Oyedepo/Obi : We have nothing to do with leaked telephone conversation – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it is not in any way involved in the “tracking and leakage of telephone conversation by certain individuals as being alleged by some individuals and groups in the social and alternative media.

This is coming against the backdrop of the leakage of an alleged voice tape of the telephone conversation between the senior pastor at the Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo and the presidential candidate of Labour party in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi that has been trending since Sunday.

In a statement by Reuben Muoka, the commission’s Director, Public Affairs, the NCC said the commission 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.

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The commission said it has reported the allegations to the relevant security agencies.

The statement reads, “The Commission wishes to make the following clarifications: The Commission denies the allegations in their entirety.

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” 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.”