30/10/2025
PRESS STATEMENT
APC NGOs and Support Groups Bayelsa State Debunk False Reports — Dr. Samuel Ogbuku Not Under Arrest
The attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) NGOs and Support Groups Bayelsa State has been drawn to false and misleading reports circulating on social media and certain online platforms alleging that the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, is under arrest in connection with a purported coup attempt in Nigeria.
We wish to state categorically that these claims are entirely untrue, baseless, and maliciously fabricated to mislead the public and tarnish the hard-earned reputation of Dr. Ogbuku. At no time has Dr. Samuel Ogbuku been arrested, detained by any security agency over any such matter. He continues to diligently discharge his official duties as the MD/CEO of the NDDC in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
The APC NGOs and Support Groups Bayelsa State strongly condemn the deliberate spread of fake news aimed at creating confusion, discrediting public officials, and undermining national stability. We call on members of the public to disregard these unfounded rumours and rely solely on verified information from credible and official sources.
We also urge media practitioners to uphold the ethics of responsible journalism by verifying information before publication to avoid causing unnecessary public anxiety or reputational harm.
Dr. Ogbuku remains a committed public servant, focused on delivering sustainable development and empowerment initiatives for the people of the Niger Delta region.
Signed:
Engr Egbainmo Peter
Chairman
APC NGOs and Support Groups
Bayelsa State.