Ukkasha Slams Oriental Times Over Malicious Report

From: John Faith 

Ukkasha Hamza Rahama, Special Assistant to the APC Deputy National Chairman North, has described a publication by Oriental Times as misleading and malicious. The online news outlet reported that Nicholas Ukachukwu, the APC governorship candidate in Anambra State, was held hostage at Transcorp Hilton in Abuja over an alleged ₦1 billion debt. 

Rahama emphasized that the report was a blatant attempt to tarnish Ukachukwu's reputation and undermine his growing popularity in Anambra State. The publication's timing, just before the governorship election, raises suspicions about its motives.

Rahama strongly denied the report, calling it a baseless attempt to tarnish Ukachukwu's reputation. He emphasized that the publication lacked concrete evidence to support its claims, and the APC team would not be intimidated by such malicious reports. 

According to Rahama, Ukachukwu is a respected public figure with a strong track record of service to the nation, and these false allegations are an affront to his dignity. The APC team is confident that the public will see through this malicious report and judge Ukachukwu based on his merits.

According to Rahama, the report was a calculated move to undermine Ukachukwu's credibility and spoil his chances in the Anambra governorship election. He assured that the candidate's team would not be swayed by such malicious publications and would continue to focus on delivering a message of hope and progress to the people of Anambra State. 

Rahama noted that the APC has a strong team of lawyers who would explore all legal options to hold Oriental Times accountable for their reckless publication. This would serve as a deterrent to other media outlets that might be tempted to engage in similar malicious reporting.

The APC team has dismissed the report as a desperate attempt to blackmail Ukachukwu. They attribute the publication to a lack of substance and a desire to create unnecessary controversy. The team believes that Oriental Times is trying to fish for reactions from the APC camp, but they will not succeed.

Instead, the APC will maintain its focus on engaging with the people of Anambra State and presenting its vision for the state's development. The party is confident that its message will resonate with the electorate, and Ukachukwu will emerge victorious in the governorship election.

Rahama reiterated that Ukachukwu's track record and credentials speak for themselves. He expressed confidence that the public would see through the malicious reports and judge Ukachukwu based on his merits. 

According to Rahama, Ukachukwu has a proven record of public service, and his contributions to the development of Anambra State are well-documented. The APC team is proud of Ukachukwu's achievements and is committed to ensuring that his good name is protected from malicious attacks.

The controversy surrounding the report has sparked reactions from various quarters, with many calling for responsible journalism and fact-checking. The incident highlights the need for media outlets to verify their sources and ensure that their reports are accurate and fair. 

The APC team hopes that this incident will serve as a wake-up call for media practitioners to adhere to professional standards and avoid publishing malicious reports that can damage people's reputations. The party will continue to monitor the situation and take necessary steps to protect Ukachukwu's reputation.