Amidst growing condemnation, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has denied any involvement in the alleged tracking and leakage of a conversation between the Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, and the President of Living Faith Church, Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, during the 2023 general election campaign.
The Commission in a statement by Reuben Muoka, Director, Public Affairs, on Tuesday, said the Commission has been flooded with arrays of questions on the purported tracking and leakage linked to the Commission.
Muoka explained that its necessary to clear the allegations made against the Commission by some individuals and groups in the social and alternative Media.
“The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has been inundated with enquiries by the media on allegations of telephone “tracking” and “leakage” made against the Commission by some individuals and groups in the social and alternative Media.
“The Commission wishes to make the following clarifications: The Commission denies the allegations in their entirety.
“By the provisions of the Nigerian Communication Act (NCA) 2003 and other extant Laws of the Federation, the Commission does not and cannot “track” nor “leak” telephone conversations of anyone.
“The Commission has reported the allegations, which we take seriously, to relevant security agencies for proper investigation and necessary action.
“The Commission restates its commitment to discharge its responsibilities to the Nigerian people in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; the NCA 2003; and other extant Laws of the Federation; and global best practices.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Commission denies these allegations and advises the public to disregard them.”
