By Victor Okezie

The Anambra State Government has officially denied rumors circulating on social media that it’s arresting women for dressing half-naked or walking around without bras and pants. According to Christian Aburime, Press Secretary to Governor Chukwuma Soludo, this information is “malicious and entirely false”.

The government emphasized its commitment to protecting citizens’ fundamental human rights and dignity, while encouraging decent dressing. However, it made it clear that it doesn’t interfere with personal choices of clothing or undergarments, as these matters are private and protected by the Nigerian Constitution.

The public is urged to disregard this fake news and verify information from official government channels before sharing. The government warns that spreading misinformation can create unnecessary panic and tension in society.

Instead, the Anambra State Government will focus on pressing issues like security, human capital development, economic transformation, and urban regeneration.

“We wish to categorically state that this information is not only false but also mischievous and calculated to mislead the public and paint the state government in bad light.

The Anambra State Government, under the leadership of Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, remains committed to protecting the fundamental human rights and dignity of all citizens. Although the government encourages decent dressing for all, it does not interfere with citizens’ personal choices of clothing or undergarments, as such matters are private and protected by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

We urge the public to disregard this fake news and always verify information from official government channels before sharing. The peddlers of this false information are advised to desist from such acts of misinformation that could create unnecessary panic and tension in society.

The Anambra State Government will continue to focus on serious issues of security of lives and property, human capital development, economic transformation of the state, and urban regeneration agenda, among others.”