Anambra State First Lady, Nonye Soludo, has denied that former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, is the godfather of any of her children. This clarification was made by her media aide, Daniel Ezeigwe, following Obi's comments at the 22nd Conference of the Nigerian Guild of Editors in Enugu. Obi had stated that he and his wife, Margaret, are godparents to Soludo's children. The statement was widely circulated on social media, prompting questions about the nature of the relationship between the Obi and Soludo families.
According to Ezeigwe, the clarification was necessary to correct what he described as a wrong impression created by Obi's remarks. He stated that the claim, as presented, is false. Ezeigwe explained that Nonye Soludo is the confirmation godmother of Obi's daughter, while Margaret Obi is the baptismal godmother of one of Soludo's daughters. This clarification aims to set the record straight regarding the godparent relationship between the two families.
Ezeigwe provided further details about the godparent relationship between the two families. He stated that Dr. Nonye Soludo, First Lady of Anambra State, is the confirmation godmother to Peter Obi's daughter. Additionally, Mrs. Margaret Obi, wife of Peter Obi, is the baptismal godmother to one of Professor Chukwuma Soludo's daughters. Ezeigwe emphasized that neither Obi nor Soludo has served as a godparent to the other's children.
The clarification comes amid recent public disagreements involving Obi and Soludo over financial matters linked to Obi's tenure as Anambra governor. These disagreements have generated speculation about their relationship. However, Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation, Law Mefor, said on Thursday that there was no personal rift between the two politicians.
Ezeigwe suggested that Obi may have simply misspoken during the event, but given the widespread circulation of the video, it was necessary to clarify the matter. He added that the relationship between both families remains cordial and urged the public and media to disregard any impression that Obi is the godfather of any of Soludo's children.
The incident highlights the importance of accurate information, especially when it comes to public figures. The clarification by Ezeigwe aims to prevent the spread of misinformation and maintain a clear understanding of the relationship between the Obi and Soludo families. This incident also underscores the need for public figures to be mindful of their words and their potential impact.
The development is expected to help resolve any speculation about the relationship between Obi and Soludo. The clarification by Nonye Soludo's media aide has provided a clear understanding of the godparent relationship between the two families, which is essential for maintaining a positive and accurate public image.
Key points
- Peter Obi is not the godfather of any of Nonye Soludo's children.
- The relationship between the Obi and Soludo families remains cordial.
- The clarification aims to prevent the spread of misinformation about the godparent relationship between the two families.
