The police made the announcement on Sunday in a statement issued by the Imo State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Michael Abattam.

Nwosu is the son-in-law of former governor of Imo State,  Rochas Okorocha, who is at present a senator.

The police in the statement described earlier information that Nwosu was kidnapped as fake.

The statement reads: “This is to inform the general public that Chief Uche Nwosu was not kidnapped but was arrested by the police and Imo State police command is aware of the arrest and presently he is in police custody.

“This is to refute the earlier news that has been making the rounds on social media that he was kidnapped by unknown persons/gunmen.

“The Commissioner of Police while using this medium to assure Imolites of the command’s commitment in ensuring the safety of life and property this yuletide seasons, advised the general public to always shun fake news.”

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He therefore challenged the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to unequivocally declare if money was printed or not.

Wike spoke while briefing journalists shortly after he attended the child dedication of Mr and Mrs Uche Nwosu in Abuja on Sunday.

His word: “Obaseki was in APC, so he understands them. So, Obaseki couldn’t have come from the blues to say they printed N60 billion. He knows them.”

Wike said it was regrettable that instead of the Governor of Central Bank, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, to address the issue raised by Obaseki, he opted to issue a veiled threat to states to pay back bailout loan given to them by the federal government.

“Instead of answering the question he (Emefiele) said governors have to pay back the bailout loan. Bailout is a loan, if you want to take it, go and take it. But answer the question whether money was printed or not printed,” he said.

The governor said his decision to attend Uche Nwosu’s (the son in law of former Imo State governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha) child dedication, was devoid of politics or political affiliation.

He explained that his relationship with Senator Okorocha, who is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, started in 1999 when he was the chairman of Obio-Akpor local government area of Rivers State.

“I’ve known him (Okorocha) since 1999 when I was chairman of council. I didn’t know him today, so I don’t  because of politics or whatever it is, abandon people. It is my character to always keep my friendship with people. It is not based on party or politics. Friendship is friendship.”

Wike urged Okorocha and his wife not to be dispirited by the alleged political persecution they were currently facing.

According to him, the kind of political battle they had been through would cause them to rely on God and not on their mortal strength.

He further charged Senator Okorocha to consider joining hands with Nigerians who were determined to pull Nigeria from the brinks of economic collapse to the path of economic prosperity.

He lauded Uche Nwosu and his wife, Uloma, for organising the praise and worship church service to dedicate their son to God.

Wike explained that the reason why he had been able to survive several fierce political battles was because he had never stopped to give thanks to God.

“Because of my thanksgiving they can never defeat me. The greatest Army is God,” he declared.

The founder of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, COZA, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo said he had enormous respect for families and individuals who always returned to show gratitude to God for what He had done for them.

The pastor commended Mr and Mrs Nwosu for dedicating their child to God.

He maintained that whatever was dedicated to God shall never diminish.

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Oshiomhole made the declaration on Friday against the backdrop of the use of the picture of the president in the campaign posters of Kunle Akinlade of the Allied People’s Movement in Ogun and Uche Nwosu of the Action Alliance in Imo State.

The two governorship candidates in their respective states defected to their parties from the APC claiming that they were denied of the mandate given to them to represent the party at the 2019 general election.

They are however enjoying the support of their governors –Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun) and Rochas Okorocha (Imo) respectively against the wish of the APC.

In Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun is the candidate of the APC while Hope Uzodinma is the party’s candidate in Imo State.

Speaking during the flagging off of Uzodinma’s campaign in Imo, Oshiomhole said the use of Buhari’s pictures in the posters of other candidates other than APC’s candidates should be discountenanced.

“Those who are putting Buhari with their faces because they are unknown are fake. Buhari has APC as his party.

“Buhari has adopted Uzodinma as his governorship candidate. We brought you a message of hope not a message of lamentation and family business.

“We have come to deliver the message of hope that although things have gone wrong in the recent past, we have come to say how we will return the governance of the state to the people.”

Oshiomhole said the people of Imo State should expect a change in the political situation in the state where appointment into offices would not be based on the affiliation with those in office.

“The government that is coming will bring development for every son and daughter of Imo. Today is not a concert but a day to pass the message of hope.

“You have a reason for demanding change. You want a governorship candidate whose purpose is to bring development to all Imo people including civil servants who no longer know what a pay day is like.

“In Uzodinma’s government, appointments will be based on merit and not family connection. We will not domesticate happiness in the hands of a few people because all Imo people will be happy,” he said.

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