The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Samuel Ogbuku, has denied himself from recent media reports alleging that Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, was involved in his purported arrest.
In a statement issued on Friday and signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr Willie Etim, Ogbuku described the report as "misleading, mischievous, and unnecessary," stressing that there is no rift between him and Governor Diri.
The NDDC boss condemned the publication, which was attributed to a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for attempting to stir division within the Bayelsa APC.
"There is no rivalry in the APC family in Bayelsa State," Ogbuku stated, cautioning that any political comments or opinions made by individuals should be regarded as personal and not reflective of his position or that of the Commission.
He further apologised to the Governor for any embarrassment the reports may have caused, urging party members and the public to exercise restraint and avoid making statements that could mislead or distort facts.
"PRESS STATEMENT
"Ogbuku Dissociates Himself from Media Reports Attributing Purported Arrest to Governor Diri
"Chief Samuel Ogbuku (PhD), the Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has dissociated himself from a recent report in the Media attributing his rumoured arrest to the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri.
"Dr Ogbuku condemned in very strong terms the news report attributed to a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), which insinuated a rift between himself and the Governor, and cautioned that there is no rivalry in the APC Family in Bayelsa State.
"It is also important to clarify that any comments or opinions expressed by anyone on political matters in Bayelsa State should be regarded strictly as their personal views and not as a representation of the views or position of Dr Ogbuku.
"The attempt to link the governor to political controversies or rumours of arrest is both misleading, mischievous and unnecessary.
"We want to use this medium to express our sincere apology for any embarrassment the publications may have caused the Governor and call on all party faithful to exercise restraint in public commentary, especially when such remarks could mislead the public or misrepresent facts.
"Signed:
"Dr Willie Etim
"SA Media to the MD of NDDC.
"31/10/25," the statement read.
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