Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has dismissed the widespread social media rumors suggesting he is the father of reality TV star Nengi Hampson’s child.
The rumors, which gained traction online, claimed Nengi had given birth to the governor’s child, with some even alleging that he has four wives.
The speculations, which began circulating on Monday, suggested that the former Big Brother Naija star, who was appointed by Diri in 2020 as Senior Special Assistant on Girl Child Development, was expecting a child with him.
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In response to the rumors, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Samuel Oredipe, took to Facebook on Tuesday to refute the claims, calling them “fake news” spread by “malicious individuals.”
Oredipe clarified that there is no personal relationship between Nengi and Diri beyond her official role.
He also accused political opponents of fabricating the story in an attempt to damage the governor’s reputation as his administration celebrated its fifth anniversary.
He wrote, “Political enemies of His Excellency Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, are at work again. What a wicked set of people spreading falsehood on a day the Prosperity Administration commenced activities marking its 5th anniversary.
“Nengi Rebecca Hampson, has no personal relationship with Governor Diri and it is regrettable that purveyors of fake news are not happy with the towering political profile of the governor.
“Nengi herself has come out clean on the social media to debunk their lies. This is a distraction and some of us are very justified on the many reasons offered to regulate use of the various social media.
“Sadly, while we were inaugurating a brand new road in Yenagoa, social media e-rats were spreading falsehood about the governor. Governor Diri, is a man of honour and dignity.’’
NNengi also took to her X (formerly Twitter) handle to address the rumours, emphasising that she was not pregnant for any governor, stating, “As much as I believe social media lies aren’t worth my time, I’ve come to accept that we live in a world where people are quick to spread lies without limits. So, let me be clear, I’m not pregnant for any governor.
“I’ve chosen to speak coz this isn’t just an attack on me, it involves people I hold in the highest regard, and I won’t allow a beautiful, personal part of my life be turned into something ugly.While I continue to mind my business and enjoy my pregnancy in peace, I wish y’all love and a happy Valentine’s weekend.”
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