From Isaac Ojo
Owner and publisher of Igbo Times Magazine and INews online platforms, Mr Ejike Ofoegbu Experience, has apologized to the Anambra State governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, his family, and the general public for the lies he peddled online.
Mr Experience in a statement over the weekend admitted that the stories he published concerning Gov. Soludo and his son were completely fake, false, fabricated, and untrue.
He said that the reports did not emanate from Gov Soludo, his son, his family, or any official representative and were not based on any verified facts or credible source, adding that the items, should never have been presented as news.
Mr. Experience said, “The false posts I published included: I will arrest anyone who calls Ozo my son. He is not my son. I disowned him years ago, and he is no longer a member of the Soludo family.
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“I ordered Ozo from Temu. He is Chinese-made, not my son. Even at the hospital when he was born, I asked the doctor, ‘I hope you didn’t accidentally exchange my real son.’ Ozo is from Temu,’ Soludo jokingly told reporters.
“They should organize a drinking competition between my father and Wike. I just want to see something. I’m willing to bet my life that my father would win. People don’t understand his drinking capacity.’ — Ozo.”
Experience stated that every one of the statements above was fake and should not be regarded as factual reports or genuine quotations.
The Blogger also acknowledged that he published other posts on his Igbo Times Magazine and INews, which are false and misleading.
Experience admitted that he published the stories in pursuit of online traffic, audience engagement, and financial gain.
“I now realize that no amount of money or online attention can justify spreading false information or damaging another person’s reputation. I deeply regret my actions and accept full responsibility for everything I published”, Experience said.
