February 12, (THEWILL) – Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has refuted social media rumours that he is responsible for the pregnancy of reality TV star, Nengi Rebecca Hampson.
Rumours went viral on social media on Monday that the 27-year-old former Big Brother Naija star was expecting a child with Diri, who had appointed her as Senior Special Assistant on Girl Child Development in 2020. The rumour further claimed that Nengi had given birth to the governor’s child, with some even suggesting he had four wives.
Reacting in a statement issued through his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Samuel Oredipe, the Governor described the claims as “fake news” spread by “wicked people”.
He said, “Political enemies of His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, are at work again. What a wicked set of people spreading falsehood on a day the Prosperity Administration commenced activities marking its 5th anniversary.
“Nengi Rebecca Hampson has no personal relationship with Governor Diri and it is regrettable that purveyors of fake news are not happy with the towering political profile of the governor.
“Nengi herself has come out clean on social media to debunk their lies. This is a distraction and some of us are very justified in the many reasons offered to regulate use of the various social media.
“Sadly, while we were inaugurating a brand new road in Yenagoa, social media e-rats were spreading falsehoods about the governor. Governor Diri is a man of honour and dignity.
“Nengi also addressed the rumours via her X handle, denying the allegations and expressing her frustration over the spread of false information.
“As much as I believe social media lies aren’t worth my time, I’ve come to accept that we live in a world where people are quick to spread lies without limits. So, let me be clear: I’m not pregnant for any governor.
“I’ve chosen to speak because this isn’t just an attack on me—it involves people I hold in the highest regard, and I won’t allow a beautiful, personal part of my life to be turned into something ugly. While I continue to mind my business and enjoy my pregnancy in peace, I wish y’all love and a happy Valentine’s weekend.”
