- Olusegun Obasanjo, the former president of Nigeria, has debunked the rumour that he was dead, expressing worries that some people wanted him to die
- The former president, at the commissioning of a road in Osun state, said he was informed of the report by an ally, promoting him to visit social media to verify
- Obasanjo then disclosed that he had to share the news with family and friends and wondered why anyone would wish him death
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has debunked rumours of his death, stating that he woke up to false reports on social media claiming he had passed away. Speaking at the commissioning of the Old-Garage-Oke-Fia-Lameco road in Osun State, Obasanjo expressed his disappointment at seeing people wish him dead. He revealed that a close ally had informed him of the death rumours, prompting him to check social media, where he confirmed the false reports.
The former president said he shared the news with his family and friends, wondering why anyone would wish him harm. He stated that those who wish him dead may have their wish, but it will not come to pass. The former president also warned that those who think ill of him will not escape tragedy.
