By Ayodele Oni
The Nigeria Police has disowned a document now in circulation about the authenticity of the certificate of Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
The document, purportedly signed by a Deputy commissioner of Police, now being flaunted by other Governorship aspirants in the State, shows that Aiyedatiwa did not possess the required secondary school certificate which qualified him to contest as governor.
The Force spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Friday said such document could not have been signed by a Deputy Commissioner of Police urging the public to disregard it.
Adejobi’s statement reads “The Nigeria Police Force wishes to address the recent circulation of a document purportedly containing conclusions of an investigation into allegations against the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa.
“The document alleges fraudulent misrepresentation, certificate forgery, examination malpractice, and perjury against the governor.
“We wish to clarify that the said document did not originate from the Nigeria Police Force.
“The alleged signatory, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, does not have the authority to release such a report on behalf of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) or any other such Departments within the Nigeria Police Force.
“The Nigeria Police Force is currently investigating the origin of the said document and the circumstances surrounding its circulation.
“We urge the public to exercise caution and refrain from spreading unverified information that could potentially tarnish the reputation of individuals or public officials.
“Furthermore, we assure the public that any official communication or report regarding investigations conducted by the Nigeria Police Force will be released through appropriate channels.”
