LAGOS NOVEMBER 1ST (URHOBOTODAY)-Former Rivers State Governor, Dr Peter Odili has disassociated himself from report on online news of purported award titled, “ Democracy Heroes In Africa”
Odili shun the award in a statement made available to Urhobo, “The attention of Dr Peter Odili, has been drawn to a news item posted in some online news media, in which he was listed as one of the prospective recipients of DEMOCRACY HEROES IN AFRICA AWARD, promoted by Vivian Iam Glamour Magazine.
“Whilst not averse to the freedom or right of anyone or group of people honoring whomsoever they deem fit, Dr Odili dissociates himself from such an award, as he knows nothing about the award. For emphasis, he was neither consulted nor his consent sought or given.
“He wishes other purported recipients well and congratulates them.”