Anambra Denies First Lady’s Involvement in ₦38M University Contract!

Anambra Denies First Lady’s Involvement in ₦38M University Contract

The Anambra State Government has issued a strong denial concerning reports alleging that its First Lady, Dr. Nonye Soludo, was involved—either directly or indirectly—in a ₦38 million contract awarded at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU).

In a statement released by the Anambra Commissioner for Information, the state clarified that the First Lady had no role—formal or informal—in the bidding, adjudication, or oversight of the contested project. The government insisted all contracts at COOU are subject to due process involving procurement committees, published tenders, and government oversight.

The claim emerged from social media and blog postings accusing Dr. Soludo of leveraging her position to influence the award of the university contract. These allegations sparked outrage and debate across the state, prompting the government’s response.
The statement also challenged individuals spreading the accusations to provide verifiable evidence. It described the publications as “misinformation” meant to mislead the public and tarnish the reputations of government officials.

Observers note that while COOU and other institutions frequently post contract awards and procurement details online, transparency remains inconsistent. The controversy highlights ongoing concerns about accountability in public contracting.

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Reported by David Joshua | Sele Media Africa
For related context, see: “Anambra denies bribery allegations in contract awards” — Punch [1]
Citations:

1. punchng.com: punchng.com/anambra-denies-bribery-allegations-in-contract-awards/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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