Ogun government has alerted the public on the clandestine plans by some “mischievous and disgruntled elements” who have mapped out plans to constantly generate lies and libellous publications, fake and slanderous news, against Governor Dapo Abiodun, the state’s administration and its principal officials.
The plan, it claimed, was hatched at a meeting recently by the candidate of a leading opposition party that lost out in the recent governorship election in the state, a former commissioner for Special Duties in Ogun and the state secretary of the said party.
The meeting reportedy held at a popular hotel in Abeokuta owned by the candidate’s father allegedly resolved to engage yellow journalists and blackmail bloggers to embark on mudslinging against the governor and government of Ogun State and its principal officials.
According to a government office source: “This pull-him-down scheme also involves two former governors of Ogun State and is being bankrolled by a popular pools magnate.
“We urge the public to be wary of these talebearers, agents of falsehood and their sponsors who have decided to toe this devilish path, having realised the growing popularity of Governor Abiodun after his re-election and the futile attempts being made to stop him.
“In the same vein, let it be noted that the rule of law will unfailingly be brought to bear on anyone that publishes fake news against the governor and government of Ogun with intent to defame the administration, cause disaffection, and create crisis in the state.
“Ogun government reaffirms that its duties and obligations are to the people and residents of our dear Gateway State and no amount of fake news and evil machinations or political gangsterism will deter it from taking the state to greater heights and leaving the state better than it was met by Governor Abiodun.”