Group Denies Court Order for Araraume and Okorocha Arrest

The Imo First Group (IFG) has rejected reports claiming a Magistrate Court ordered the arrest of Senator Ifeanyi Araraume and former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha. They called these reports fake news.

The group shared this information in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. They challenged anyone spreading the news to show the supposed court order.

"We want to state clearly that no Senior Magistrate ordered or issued any bench warrant for the arrest of Araraume," the statement said.

IFG also asked those behind the report to make the alleged court order public so people can check if it is real.

"If you claim to have a court order, present it for the public to see," the statement urged.

Questions Around Credibility

The group raised doubts about the report's credibility. They pointed out what they called inconsistencies in the dates linked to the alleged bench warrant and the petition that supposedly started it.

They highlighted that the supposed warrant was dated September 9, 2026, while the REC’s petition was dated October 8, 2026, even though it was said to be the reason for the court’s action. The report also mentioned case number CR/M/084/2026.

According to IFG, those behind the report tried to get an ex parte order from the magistrate but failed.

"The magistrate bluntly refused to grant their ex parte and threatened to arrest them, yet they carried their falsehood about," the statement claimed.

Political Motives

The group further accused those spreading the report of trying to damage the reputations of the two politicians for political gain.

"What’s the problem of occupants of office that never won free and fair elections and tried to destroy reputable Imo sons that have won elections?" the statement questioned.

IFG insisted that the alleged arrest warrant was being used to push political interests. They urged anyone claiming the order exists to show it.

"We challenge anyone in this macabre surugede dance to show the court order or warrant of arrest. It’s absurd to blackmail decent Imo sons for dirty politics," the statement concluded.

The claims about the alleged warrant were not independently verified, and no copy of the supposed court order was given in the account.