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04-01-2022
Libelous Statement In Circulation
It has come to the notice of the Honourable Member representing Ado/ Ogbadibo/Okpokwu Federal Constituency, Dr Francis Ottah Agbo, that a highly libelous statement attributing a comment against the military is being circulated to media houses to tarnish his hard earned reputation as a patriotic leader.
It is pertinent to let the media houses in receipt of the statement know that at no time did the Honourable Member make the comment as even the person quoted did not in any way imply nor make such a statement in the comment section of the social media platform referred.
The Lawmaker, popularly known as the Ozigizaga and Moving Train of Enone does not shy away from issues and whenever he has cause to go public on any matter, he does so directly or through his Media Team and if that is that case, he makes it clear that they have his authority to issue such statements.
Attribution is key in journalism and can only be done either directly or on behalf of a person with his express permission.
The Honourable Member hopes the concerned media houses would be properly guided and treat the statement with the contempt it deserves.
Andrew Agbese,
Senior Legislative Aide to
Honourable Francis Ottah Agbo.
