Bayelsa governor Diri opens up on being responsible for Nengi’s pregnancy

Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has opened up on claimed that he is responsible for TV star Nengi Hampson’s pregnancy. On Monday, viral speculation alleged that the Bayelsa State Governor had secretly fathered a child with 26-year-old Big Brother Naija star Nengi. Upon the emergence of the rumour, Nengi, a prominent figure from BBN […]

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Bayelsa governor Diri opens up on being responsible for Nengi’s pregnancy

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Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has opened up on claimed that he is responsible for TV star Nengi Hampson’s pregnancy.

On Monday, viral speculation alleged that the Bayelsa State Governor had secretly fathered a child with 26-year-old Big Brother Naija star Nengi.

Upon the emergence of the rumour, Nengi, a prominent figure from BBN Season 5 (Lockdown), swiftly refuted the claims while confirming her current pregnancy.

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The Bayelsa-born TV star made a series of X posts. She tweeted, “As much as I believe social media lies aren’t worth my time, I’ve come to accept that we live in a world where people are quick to spread lies without limits. So let me be clear: I’m not pregnant for any governor.

“I’ve chosen to speak because this isn’t just an attack on me; it involves people I hold in the highest regard. I won’t allow a beautiful, personal part of my life to be turned into something ugly. While I continue to mind my business and enjoy my pregnancy in peace, I wish y’all love and a happy Valentine’s weekend.”

Reacting to the controversy, the Director-General of New Media to the governor, Samuel Oredipe, dismissed the claim, branding it as false and politically motivated.

In a rebuttal statement posted on Facebook on Monday evening, the governor’s media aide maintained that Nengi had no personal relationship with Governor Diri.

“The BBN Nengi Trending Story has nothing to do with Gov. Diri! Nengi Rebecca Hampson has no personal relationship with Governor Diri.

“It is regrettable that purveyors of fake news are not happy with the towering political profile of the governor. Nengi herself has come out clean on social media to debunk their lies. GistLover goofed again! All fake!” the statement read.

The circulated statement further described the report as an attempt to divert attention from the governor’s achievements, particularly as Bayelsa State commemorated the fifth anniversary of his administration.

“Political enemies of His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, are at work again. What a wicked set of people spreading falsehood on a day the Prosperity Administration commenced activities marking its 5th anniversary.

“This is a distraction, and some of us are very justified in the many reasons offered to regulate the use of various social media platforms. Sadly, while we were inaugurating a brand-new road in Yenagoa, social media spread falsehoods about the governor. Governor Diri is a man of honour and dignity,” the statement read.

Governor Diri is not the first Nigerian politician to be linked to a celebrity in a controversial manner. In July 2024, Senate President Godswill Akpabio was allegedly embroiled in extramarital affairs with several female celebrities.

Addressing the allegations, Akpabio stated on the Senate floor that his traditional norm is marriage to one wife, and he is satisfied.

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In November 2020, Nengi, A Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria finalist in 2017, was appointed as the Senior Special Assistant on Girl Child Development to Governor Diri.

The University of Port Harcourt graduate is also the founder and CEO of Shoes by Flora, a footwear brand.