Victor EzejaAnambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has denounced reports that he said $20 million allegedly invested in Sabmiller Group by the state has grown to a networth of $100 million.
The governor through a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime on Saturday the report is untrue and he never made such statement.
Some social media platforms had reported that the governor said the state now owns the highest share in Sabmiller.
In the press statement titled, “Re: $20m Anambra State investment in Sabmiller Group”, Aburime called on members of the public to disregard such information.
To statement reads, “The above news trending online in some social media handles, alleging that Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo announced today; 29-04-2022, that the 20 million dollars which former Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi invested on behalf of Anambra State in Sabmiller Group is now worth 100 million dollars.
“The writer further claimed that from today; 29-04-2022, Anambra State now owns the highest share in the global company.
“This is to notify the Public that the statement allegedly credited to Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo is completely false. The Governor never made or issued any statement to that effect.
“It is untrue and should be completely disregarded.”
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with six years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Masters degree in Mass Communication.
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