Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has denied allegations that he is responsible for reality TV star,Nengi Hampson’s pregnancy.
On Monday, social media was abuzz with claims that the governor had secretly fathered a child with the 26-year-old Big Brother Naija star.
As the rumors spread, Nengi, a prominent contestant from BBN Season 5 (Lockdown), swiftly confirmed the pregnancy but refuted claims that the governor is responsible for it.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), she wrote:
“As much as I believe social media lies aren’t worth my time, I’ve come to accept that we live in a world where people are quick to spread lies without limits. So let me be clear: I’m not pregnant for any governor.
“I’ve chosen to speak because this isn’t just an attack on me; it involves people I hold in the highest regard. I won’t allow a beautiful, personal part of my life to be turned into something ugly. While I continue to mind my business and enjoy my pregnancy in peace, I wish y’all love and a happy Valentine’s weekend.”
Reacting to the controversy, Samuel Oredipe, Director-General of New Media to the governor, dismissed the claim as false and politically motivated.
In a Facebook statement on Monday evening, Oredipe made it clear that there was no personal relationship between Governor Diri and Nengi.
The statement reads:
“The BBN Nengi Trending Story has nothing to do with Gov. Diri! Nengi Rebecca Hampson has no personal relationship with Governor Diri.
“It is regrettable that purveyors of fake news are not happy with the towering political profile of the governor. Nengi herself has come out clean on social media to debunk their lies. GistLover goofed again! All fake!
“Political enemies of His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, are at work again. What a wicked set of people spreading falsehood on a day the Prosperity Administration commenced activities marking its 5th anniversary.
“This is a distraction, and some of us are very justified in the many reasons offered to regulate the use of various social media platforms. Sadly, while we were inaugurating a brand-new road in Yenagoa, social media spread falsehoods about the governor. Governor Diri is a man of honour and dignity.”
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