The Anambra State government has denied claims that Governor Charles Soludo issued an order to arrest women for dressing half-naked or walking in public without bras and panties.
In a statement released on Monday, Christian Aburime, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Soludo, condemned the reports as “untrue, mischievous, and an orchestrated story to mislead the public and tarnish the reputable image of the State.”
Aburime further emphasized that the state government, under Soludo’s leadership, is committed to protecting the fundamental human rights and dignity of its citizens. “While the government encourages decency, it does not interfere with individuals’ private issues related to dressing, as this is a right enshrined in the country’s Constitution,” he said.
He urged the public to “disregard this fake news” and to always verify information from official government channels before sharing.
The controversy sparked after a viral video surfaced showing an alleged security official announcing plans to arrest women seen in public without bras or panties. The official claimed the directive came from Governor Soludo, but the government quickly clarified that this was not the case.
Aburime assured that the state government will continue to focus on critical issues such as security, human capital development, and economic transformation, rather than becoming entangled in “pedestrian issues.”