Social media rumours of my death shocking, hurtful — Obasanjo
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has lamented about the social media rumours of his death.
President Obasanjo who disclosed that he recently woke up to rumours of his demise circulating on social media expressed shock and disappointment over the false reports, describing them as deeply upsetting.
Speaking during the commissioning of the Old Garage-Oke Fia-LAMECO Road in Osogbo, Osun State on Tuesday, Obasanjo recounted how he learned about the claims.
He was invited by the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to commission the road project.
“I was called early in the morning by a close ally, asking me to check social media,” Obasanjo revealed.
“I was surprised when I saw the rumour claiming I had died at midnight. I couldn’t believe it.”
The former president explained that he immediately shared the false reports with his family and inner circle to reassure them of his well-being.
“I told my family and friends not to be alarmed. Those wishing me dead will not have their way,” he said.
Obasanjo, who spoke in Yoruba during the event, questioned the motives behind such harmful speculation
