The Anambra State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has said its candidate in the November 6 governorship election in the state, Valentine Ozigbo, has not filed any matter in the Court of Appeal against the judgment of Honourable Justice Taiwo Taiwo in a suit that challenged the validity of the candidature of Chukwuma Soludo, the eventual winner of the election.

The PDP described the claim as fake news, saying it is being peddled by activists of the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance.

Deputy Director, State PDP Governorship Campaign Council 2021, Tony Ezike disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

The statement read in part, “Firstly, in a country governed by rule of law, resort to redress in court stands as the best means of dispute resolution or expressing one’s grievances. It is not only constitutionally provided for, but it is also in accord with modern and civilised way of life. Instituting legal action when one considers that his rights have been violated is globally accepted being a non-violent means of dispute resolution as against opting for self-help.

“That said, this is to notify the general public that Mr Valentine Ozigbo, a sound gentleman and one of Nigeria’s most respected business leaders, has not filed any matter directly or indirectly on the just concluded Anambra governorship election in any court or Election Tribunal.

“The development that is creating panic in the APGA social media community is that the Peoples Democratic Party has filed a motion to join a suit in which it is an interested party.

“There are no court processes with Valentine Ozigbo’s name on them.

“It is common knowledge that the plaintiffs in the said case have also sued Mr. Valentine Ozigbo and his party, PDP, to court on several subject matters.”

The PDP urged the public to “disregard the falsehood, fake news, and mischievous tales being peddled by discredited individuals who lack the character to stick to the facts in their reportage.”

“For the avoidance of doubt, please note that the official channels through which Valentine Ozigbo and his Campaign Organisation communicate are well known to the general public. These are the only sources for factual information on his activities,” the party added.