Fresh controversy has trailed the publication of an alleged federal employment list by the media centre of Hon. Chinedu Ogah, the lawmaker representing Ezza South/Ikwo Federal Constituency, as some of the listed beneficiaries have distanced themselves from claims that the appointments were facilitated by the federal legislator.
The list, obtained online by Naija News Today, featured four individuals — Nwogba Florence Oluchi, Nweke Justus Chibueze, Nwanchor Godwin Pius, and Nwankweke Anthony Nome — who were said to have received appointment letters and completed their Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) capturing for federal employment at a university.
In the statement, the media centre congratulated the beneficiaries, attributing their employment to the efforts of Hon. Ogah.
It described the development as “another testament to the unwavering commitment” of the lawmaker to youth empowerment, job creation, and human capital development within Ezza South/Ikwo Federal Constituency and beyond. The statement also urged the beneficiaries to remain diligent and uphold excellence in their duties.
However, in a swift reaction, one of the named beneficiaries, Mr. Nwanchor Godwin Pius, rejected the claim, describing the circulated list as fake and misleading.
Speaking during a telephone interview with Naija News Today on Saturday, Pius clarified that although the employment is genuine, the narrative that it was facilitated by Hon. Ogah is incorrect.
“The list being circulated is fake. The employment is real, but it was not Hon. Chinedu Ogah that secured it,” he said.
He further attributed the facilitation of the employment to Mr. Charles Ofoke, insisting that proper credit should be given to the individual responsible for the opportunity.
In a separate reaction, another beneficiary listed, Mr. Nwankwoeke Anthony, offered a slightly different account, further deepening the controversy surrounding the claims.
Anthony disclosed that he had applied for the job as far back as 2020 and only received his appointment letter years later. He, however, noted that at no point was he informed of any individual who facilitated the process.
“I applied for the job in 2020. When I eventually received my employment letter, nobody told me who facilitated it,” he said.
He also raised concerns over welfare issues, revealing that despite receiving the appointment, he has not been paid since then, a situation he described as troubling.
The conflicting testimonies from the supposed beneficiaries have cast serious doubt on the credibility of the claims made by the Ogah media centre, while also highlighting broader concerns about transparency and accountability in the facilitation of federal employment opportunities.
Observers say the development underscores the need for public officials and their media teams to exercise caution and ensure accuracy in public communications, particularly on sensitive matters such as job placements, which directly affect livelihoods.
As of the time of filing this report, the media centre of Hon. Ogah had not issued any official response to the denials by the beneficiaries.
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