The Rivers state government has refuted claims by musician, Duncan Mighty, that the state governor, Rotimi Amaechi, owes him N50 million.
“There is absolutely no truth in that allegation,” the state commissioner for information, Ibim Semenitari, revealed to Premium Times on Friday.
“The question perhaps you should ask Duncan is to tell you exactly when was he contracted; when it was executed and who contracted him? It is unfortunate when some people imagine that they have attained a status that enables them blackmail others, tell blatant lies and get away with it.”
It will be recalled that Duncan Mighty, the artiste of Ikwerre origin, wrote an open letter in May alleging that Mr. Amaechi and his administration contracted him to organise a celebrity Youth Endorsement Concert in Port Harcourt in March 2011.
Mighty stated that he contracted several top artistes including Flavour, the defunct Mo’Hits Records crew, Banky W, M.I, Ice Prince, Timaya and DJ Jimmy JATT, alongside stand-up comics, I Go Die, I Go Save to perform at the concert.
Ms. Seminatari, meanwhile stated, “Without joining issues with Duncan Mighty, I would suggest that you double check on his antecedents and his friendships.”