Gwo Gwo Ngwo Video: Nigerian Governor Finally Opens Up on Sacking of Aide

• Anambra governor Charles Soludo has denied the report that his government has sacked an aide for leaving his 'gwo gwo ngwo' dance challenge
• Soludo was recently caught in a viral video taking part in the 'gwo gwo ngwo' dance challenge, but the media aide was subsequently redeployed shortly after the viral video
• Christian Aburime, the spokesperson to the governor, in a statement on Monday, September 9, said the development was a result of a routine cabinet reshuffle

Prof Chukwuma Soludo, the governor of Anambra, has said that the reports that he sacked his aide over his viral video on the 'gwo gwo ngwo' dance challenge.

The governor made this known in a statement from his press secretary's office, Christian Aburime, on Monday, September 9.

Why Soludo redeployed aide

The Punch reported that Aburime explained that the individual in question, Chido Obidiegwu, was redeployed as part of a routine government reshuffle and not due to the leaked video. He added that the dance video was a "spontaneous, lighthearted moment" that has been positively received and applauded on social media.

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The state government condemned the false reports, describing them as the work of mischievous elements who attempted to disparage Soludo and distract him from his efforts to transform the state.

Youths commend Soludo for viral dance

Nigerian youths have praised the governor's participation in the dance challenge, praising his relatability and connection with the people. The video has even trended on national television stations, with many praising the governor's human side.

Soon after the video of the governor went viral, Molokwu was appointed by Soludo as the managing director of the Anambra Broadcasting Service to take over the position of Chido Obidiegwu. Meanwhile, the reason for Obidiegwu's exit was not expressly explained.

The development has resulted in public reactions, with some associating Obidiegwu's redeployment with the governor's viral video, while the government insisted it was a cabinet reshuffle.

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Soludo's commissioner and wife abducted

Legit.ng earlier reported that Hon. Patrick Agha Mba, the Commissioner for Youths Development in Anambra State, and his wife have been kidnapped.

According to reports, the couple was abducted in Kogi State while en route to the wedding of Governor Chukwuma Soludo's daughter in Abuja on Friday, August 16.

The wedding followed the traditional ceremony that had earlier taken place at the governor's hometown in Isuofia.

Source: Legit.ng