{
  "id": 18014153,
  "title": "Video of Soludo’s son campaigning for Obi fake, Anambra clarifies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/video-of-soludos-son-campaigning-for-obi-fake-anambra-clarifies",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T20:22:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/video-of-soludos-son-campaigning-for-obi-fake-anambra-clarifies/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Anambra State Government has refuted a circulating video claiming that the governor's son, Ozonna Soludo, was seen campaigning for Peter Obi, the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress. The government described the video as false and misinformation, stating that it was not produced by Ozonna but by an unknown individual named Kelechi Simon, who is believed to be a medical radiographer residing in Delta State. The government warned those responsible for spreading the misinformation to cease their actions immediately, emphasizing their commitment to uphold laws against misinformation and libel.",
  "summary": "The Anambra State Government has dismissed a viral video allegedly showing Governor Soludo’s son, Ozonna, campaigning for Peter Obi as false and misinforma Read More: https://punchng.com/video-of-soludos-son-campaigning-for-obi-fake-anambra-clarifies/",
  "key_points": [
    "Anambra State Government denies video of Ozonna Soludo campaigning for Obi.",
    "Video produced by Kelechi Simon, not Ozonna Soludo.",
    "Government warns against spreading misinformation and libel."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Gov Soludo speaks on rift with Peter Obi, predicts 2027 result",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/gov-soludo-speaks-on-rift-with-peter-obi-predicts-2027-result",
        "published": "2026-11-03T15:37:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "My son Ozonna didn't make viral video campaigning for Peter Obi - Mrs Soludo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/my-son-ozonna-didnt-make-viral-video-campaigning-for-peter-obi-mrs",
        "published": "2026-11-03T17:47:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}