Uzodimma’s Ex-Adviser, Nwadike, Arrested For Defaming Former Governor Ohakim
Former presidential candidate Dr. Bathos Chikezie Nwadike has been arrested for allegedly defaming former Imo State governor Dr. Ikedi Ohakim.
According to reports, Dr. Nwadike was arrested on Thursday in Owerri, the capital of Imo State, and transported to Abuja by members of the Nigeria Police. According to a document seen by our correspondent, his arrest was ordered by the Chief Magistrates’ Court in Upper New Karu, Karu LGA, Nasarawa State. The arrest warrant was dated May 24, 2023.
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Nwadike was until recently the political advisor to Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma. However, he was removed from office under controversial circumstances, which included government security agents seizing his official vehicle by force.
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His arrest followed a viral audio he allegedly produced accusing Dr. Ikedi Ohakim of funnelling one million dollars to Labour Party delegates in order to buy their votes for the nomination of Senator Athan Achonu as Labour Party guber candidate in the upcoming Imo gubernatorial elections. Achonu ultimately won the LP governor primary.
It was alleged that the audio sparked a backlash against former Governor Ohakim among Labour Party supporters, and that it was aimed at tarnishing Ohakim’s reputation, leading to his direct complaint to the police, which ultimately led to the arrest of Nwadike.
Currently, the suspect is being held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. According to a source, he may be arraigned in court on Tuesday.
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