Ukachukwu's Aide denies N1billion Naira debt, says the video circulating online was stage and orchestrated to malign Ukachukwu's political ambition.
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, has become the subject of controversy after a viral video allegedly showed him being confronted by supposed creditors in Abuja.
The footage, widely circulated on social media, depicted a group of men blocking Ukachukwu as he attempted to leave the Transcorp Hilton Hotel with his wife and child.
The individuals claimed he owed them N1 billion, allegedly borrowed to finance his political ambitions.
Some Supporters of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, who is also the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) including the National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Ejimofor Opara, amplified the video, suggesting it was proof of Ukachukwu’s financial troubles.
Ejimofor criticized the APC candidate, arguing that someone struggling with personal debts should not be trusted with public funds.
However, allies of Ukachukwu have dismissed the incident as politically motivated.
Dr. Justin Nwankwo, a close associate, described the video as a staged performance designed to damage Ukachukwu’s image ahead of the governorship election.
He questioned why alleged creditors would confront a debtor in public rather than pursue legal action through proper channels.
Nwankwo further argued that the absence of legal documents, petitions, or court cases makes the allegation baseless, adding that the presence of cameramen at the scene suggested it was orchestrated for propaganda purposes rather than genuine debt recovery.
“..Where is the official letter of demand for this alleged debt? In real life, no creditor wakes up to chase N1 billion on the street with placards and cameras. They go to court, file a petition, and enforce it with the law. The absence of all this only confirms that the video is political propaganda dressed up as a debt recovery mission,”
He also noted the timing of the video, saying it was part of a pattern of blackmail and staged harassment that often surfaces as elections draw near.
According to him, the people of Anambra are more concerned with real governance issues such as jobs, infrastructure, education, healthcare, and security, rather than politically motivated drama.
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