The Minister in a statement signed by her Special Adviser on Media to the Minister, Mr. Suleiman Dantsoho, noted that the comments did not emanate from her, thus describing it as another
ploy by mischief makers to tarnish her hard earned reputation.
Although Ekpo could not respond to the allegation because all calls to him were not responded to, the party's Publicity Secretary in the State, Iniobong Ememobong dismissed the allegation as «a
plot by some mischief makers to gain cheap political point».
«The danger is that, if it is not found, it will be
utilized by some mischief makers on Election Day and we start seeing ballot boxes popping up in various part of the region and causing confusion.»
«It is disheartening that the image of our Client is being
tarnished by mischief makers whose jaundiced publications and statements have had a negative impact on our Client's emotional wellbeing, family and his fan base.
Soriwei said that the narrative in the public domain that the affected workers were asked to go without benefits was a lie
masterminded by mischief makers.