By: Our Reporter, Calabar
The general public is hereby informed that the deputy governor is not involved in any employment or scholarship programmes, neither is he facilitating other benefits as the impersonators promised while requesting payments from unsuspecting members of the public.
The fraudster using the name “Dr jatcob Agi Isaac” and phone no. 09044605770.
A statement from the Chief Press Secretary, Pastor Fred Abua, “wish to categorically and unequivocally dissociate Rt. Hon. Peter Odey and the office of the deputy governor from these malicious activities being carried out by petty criminals, and to condemn in the strongest possible terms all attempts by these fraudsters attempting to deceive and exploit innocent citizens, not minding the harsh economic realities our country is experiencing at this time.
The public should take notice that Rt Hon. Peter Odey and his office have never and will never request payments, no matter how small, through social media platforms nor will he transact any government business through any unofficial channels.
Extreme caution and vigilance should be exercised in verifying the authenticity of any communication claiming to be the deputy governor or from his office before taking any action or providing personal information while interacting on social media and other online platforms.
He noted that, “We value the trust placed in us by the public and will take every necessary step to protect the interests of our citizens and the office of the deputy governor remains committed to serving the people of cross river state with transparency, integrity, and accountability”.
