Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has firmly rejected any claims regarding a notice of his death.
He was reacting to an article that has been shared widely across social media platforms, particularly on WhatsApp, which falsely suggests he has passed away.
The article in question featured a header that read: "LISTEN AND READ FORMER PRESIDENT OLUSEGUN OBASANJO; LATEST MEMOIRS. (This is devoid of Obasanjo’s normal day-to-day jibes; no accusations, no abuses; it’s just like a final memoir about life)."
Notably, the article mistakenly states Obasanjo's age as 84, while he is turning 89 on Thursday, having been born on March 5, 1937.
During an event marking his 89th birthday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Obasanjo referred to those behind the rumor as “never-do-well.”
He emphasized his faith in God regarding his longevity, asserting that those who wish him ill will face divine repercussions.
In his own words: “For my final note in this address, I want to point your attention to the work of some never-do-well. They publish and circulate a fake paper credited to me, claiming that I am writing and giving notice of my death, pafuka.
“That is their wish and surely not God’s wish for me. God has assured me that He has more for me to do on earth, and He has given me the wherewithal to do it. And those who wish otherwise are going to be dealt with by God Himself. I dey kampe as usual. God bless.”
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