The video, which began spreading on social media on November 2, shows a man believed to be Ozonna dancing to a song linked to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The clip also carries the party's logo and a picture of Peter Obi, who is associated with the party's 2027 presidential campaign.
The video quickly attracted attention because of the political difference people believe it shows between Ozonna and his father.
However, the story took another turn after Anambra State First Lady, Nonye Soludo, denied that her son made the video. Through her media aide, she described the clip as false and said it had been wrongly linked to Ozonna.
Her response has added another layer to the online debate, with questions now being raised about who made the video and why it was linked to the governor's son.
How Ozonna Soludo's Alleged NDC Video Started
The controversy started after a short video began circulating on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday, November 2.
The clip showed a man dancing energetically in a living room while wearing a red traditional cap, a striped T-shirt and grey trousers.
The video also carried an image of Peter Obi and the NDC logo, making it appear as though the person was taking part in a political song challenge.
One of the posts that helped spread the clip carried the caption:
"Ozonna jumps in the NDC campaign song challenge."
The post also made a joke about Ozonna appearing to support Peter Obi more than his father.
The video attracted hundreds of thousands of views, along with thousands of likes and reposts.
Many people shared it for entertainment, while others used it to discuss Nigerian politics and the relationship between family members who may support different political parties.
However, the video was not accompanied by any verified statement from Ozonna confirming that he had taken part in an NDC campaign challenge. Very Nigerian. News-on-your-phone-on-the-go +1
Nonye Soludo Breaks Silence, Says Video Is False
As the video continued to spread, Nonye Soludo, wife of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, responded to the growing claims.
In a statement issued through her media aide, Daniel Ezeigwe, she denied that Ozonna created or released the video.
The statement said the clip was being falsely linked to the governor's son.
It also described the attempt to associate Ozonna with the video as malicious and unacceptable.
The statement further mentioned an individual identified as Kelechi Simon, reportedly a medical radiographer living in Delta State, who was said to have been linked to the video's origin and circulation.
However, this remains an allegation contained in the family's statement and has not been independently established.
The First Lady's media office also warned people spreading the video to stop, saying that those who deliberately spread false information could face legal action.
The statement stressed that Nigerians have the right to support any political candidate of their choice, but that freedom should not be used to spread false stories about other people.
The response has shifted attention from the apparent political message of the video to questions about its source and authenticity. Punch Newspapers +2
Why the Video Has Attracted Political Attention
One reason the story has attracted so much attention is the political position of Ozonna's father.
Governor Chukwuma Soludo is a major political figure in Anambra State. His public political activities and relationship with other political leaders have made his family a subject of public interest.
Peter Obi, on the other hand, remains a popular political figure, particularly in the South-East.
He was the Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 general election and is now associated with the NDC ahead of the 2027 election.
Because of this background, a video appearing to show the governor's son dancing to an Obi campaign song quickly became a subject of political discussion.
Some social media users found the situation amusing. Others used it to discuss whether children of politicians should be expected to support their parents' political choices.
However, the claims surrounding the video need to be treated carefully.
There is no confirmed evidence from Ozonna himself establishing that he made the clip or officially endorsed the NDC through it.
Can Children of Politicians Support Different Parties?
The controversy has also brought attention to a wider question about family and politics.
In Nigeria, political differences often become a subject of public discussion, especially when they involve people from well-known political families.
Some people believe that children of politicians should understand and support their parents' political positions.
Others argue that political opinions are personal choices and that every adult has the right to support a candidate or party of their choice.
A person's family background does not automatically determine their political beliefs.
Even if a politician's child supports a different party, that decision should not automatically be treated as a family disagreement.
In Ozonna's case, however, the main issue is that his family has denied the video was his work in the first place.
It would therefore be wrong to use the disputed clip as proof of a political disagreement between him and his father.
Social Media and the Spread of Political Videos
The incident also shows how quickly videos can spread online and become political stories.
A short video can attract thousands of reactions within hours, especially when it involves a famous person or a well-known political family.
Adding a political logo, photograph or campaign song to a video can also change how people understand its message.
In this case, the NDC logo and Peter Obi's photograph helped create the impression that Ozonna was taking part in a campaign activity.
But a video shared online is not automatically proof that the person shown created it or supports the message attached to it.
This is why checking the original source of a video is important before sharing it as news.
The controversy also shows why public figures and their families may face challenges when false or misleading content spreads across social media.
What Happens Next?
Following Nonye Soludo's denial, attention is now on the origin of the disputed video.
The family's statement has identified a person it says is linked to the video's circulation. However, further independent evidence would be needed to establish who created the clip and whether it was edited or altered.
Ozonna's own response would also help clarify the matter.
As of November 4, no direct public statement from Ozonna confirming that he created the video or endorsed Peter Obi through it has been established in the reports reviewed for this article.
The controversy may continue to attract attention as political activities ahead of the 2027 general election increase.
However, the central question remains whether the video genuinely came from Ozonna or was created and circulated by someone else.
The Bigger Lesson Behind the Viral Video
The Ozonna Soludo video controversy is a reminder that political discussions on social media can quickly grow beyond the original content.
What first appeared to be a funny dance video became a major talking point because of the people connected to it and the political message attached to it.
But the family's denial has changed the story.
Rather than treating the clip as proof of Ozonna's political support, attention should now turn to its real source.
In a period when political messages can spread rapidly online, checking facts before sharing them is more important than ever.