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The Senator representing Anambra Central in the National Assembly, Victor Umeh, has fired back at allegations that he received a $10,000 bribe to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s State of Emergency declaration in Rivers State.
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A report alleged that 42 senators were allegedly paid to back the decision to suspend Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
However, in a statement on Friday, Umeh dismissed the accusations as baseless blackmail, insisting that he was not part of any deal.
“I did not receive any money to support the state of emergency in Rivers State. I was not at any meeting where such payments were allegedly made,” Umeh declared.
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The senator revealed that he was at an Iftar gathering at the Senate Guest House, where he led Christian prayers. He emphasised that no discussions about the state of emergency took place at the event.
“We prayed for peace in Nigeria and reconciliation in Rivers State. There was no talk of emergency rule,” he clarified.
Dismissing the allegations as a deliberate attempt to tarnish his reputation, Umeh assured his constituents that he remains committed to honest and accountable leadership.
“I will not be distracted by false reports. My focus remains on serving my people with dignity and integrity,” he vowed.
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