It was earlier reported that Okorocha was arrested by police officers at a hotel in Abuja.

The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, confirmed the arrest and subsequent release to Channels Television, explaining that the former governor was granted bail after about an hour of interrogation over allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation.

Iniedu disclosed that Okorocha had been directed to return to the Force Headquarters on Tuesday for further questioning as investigations into the allegations continue.

The arrest reportedly followed his failure to honour previous police invitations concerning the ongoing investigation.

Okorocha was initially invited to the Force Headquarters on September 2, but the meeting was rescheduled to September 8 at the request of his lawyers. He reportedly failed to appear on the rescheduled date.

Meanwhile, the former governor had earlier dismissed reports that a court order had been issued for his arrest over allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and the use of false documents.

He made the denial in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media, Sam Onwuemeodo.

Okorocha also accused the Imo State Government of being behind what he described as fake news.

The former senator threatened to pursue further legal action if those responsible for the report failed to produce the alleged court order within 48 hours or retract the publication.

Wike mocked Amaechi over the turnout at a town hall meeting in Cross River State, claiming that fewer than 200 people attended the gathering.

The FCT minister made the remarks during his media chat on Tuesday while responding to suggestions that the emerging opposition ticket involving Atiku and Amaechi was causing concern among supporters of President Bola Tinubu.

Recounting Amaechi’s comments at the meeting, Wike said the former Rivers State governor had expressed confidence in Atiku’s chances, citing the regional origins of the major presidential contenders.

“I watched Amaechi; he had a town hall meeting in Cross River. I can tell you the numbers not up to 200 people,” Wike said.

According to Wike, Amaechi told those present that the election had effectively been decided in Atiku’s favour, based on the geographical distribution of the candidates.

“He said, ‘Atiku is from where? North. Tinubu is from where? South. Obi is from where? South. Donald Duke is from where? South. Atiku has won the election,’” Wike recounted.

The minister questioned Amaechi’s decision to make such a prediction while addressing supporters at a town hall meeting.

“How can a vice-presidential candidate go to a town hall meeting, standing and telling his supporters, ‘Do you know how this election has been won?’” he asked.

When asked whether Amaechi’s argument was based on the assumption that Atiku, as the leading northern candidate, would have an advantage over his southern rivals, Wike referred to the outcome of the 2023 presidential election.

“In 2023, Atiku ran, Obi ran, Tinubu ran, who won?” he asked.

Wike maintained that the 2027 presidential election would differ significantly from the previous contest.

“I’ve always told you people, 2027 will be totally different from 2023,” he said.