By Ben Ogbemudia, Abuja
Minister, Niger Delta Affairs Ministry, Senator Godswill Akpabio on Thursday described as malicious and baseless stories and allegations that he sponsored a group of bandits to eliminate a former Minister of Petroleum, Chief Don Etiebet.

Senator Akpabio said the allegation is an attempt to malign his integrity and character by well-known politicians in Akwa Ibom State.

Jackson Udom. Chief Press Secretary to the Minister in a press statement in Abuja said, “The Minister wants the allegation which he describes as weighty to be investigated by relevant security agencies.

” The alleged bandits link to the Minister was contained in an online publication by a group; ABAK 5 MOVEMENT and endorsed by one Engr Edet Okon Ekarika, as its Publicity Secretary.

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He described the allegation as preposterous and a figment of the imagination of purveyors and sponsors of falsehood and blackmail against him and therefore, wishes not to be distracted but be left alone to carry out the mandate given him by MR PRESIDENT.