Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has categorically denied allegations that he is responsible for the pregnancy of former Big Brother Naija housemate, Nengi Rebecca Hampson. The governor attributed the rumors to political opponents attempting to tarnish his reputation.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The allegations, which gained traction on social media, claimed that Governor Diri was involved in Nengi’s pregnancy. However, Nengi has since debunked the speculation on her social media accounts.
Reacting to the reports, Governor Diri expressed shock and disappointment, questioning why such falsehoods were being spread, particularly on the day his administration marked its 5th anniversary.
Dr. Kola Oredipe, the Governor’s Director of New Media, also addressed the claims, dismissing them as baseless fabrications. “Nengi Rebecca Hampson has no personal relationship with Governor Diri,” Oredipe said. “It is regrettable that purveyors of fake news are not happy with the towering political profile of the governor.”
Oredipe further criticized the spread of misinformation on social media, calling it an attempt to distract from the administration’s achievements. “This is a distraction, and some of us are very justified in the many reasons offered to regulate the use of various social media platforms,” he added.
Describing Governor Diri as a man of honor and dignity, Oredipe reaffirmed that the allegations were politically motivated and had no factual basis.