Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed shock and disappointment over false rumours of his death that recently circulated on social media.
Speaking during the commissioning of the Old Garage-Oke Fia-LAMECO Road in Osogbo, Osun State, on Tuesday, Obasanjo described the rumours as deeply upsetting and baseless.
The former president made the remarks while attending the event at the invitation of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke.
Obasanjo said, “I was called early in the morning by a close ally, asking me to check social media.
“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.
“Why would anyone wish me dead? Those who harbour such thoughts will not escape tragedy themselves,” he remarked.
He lamented the growing trend of baseless news spreading rapidly on social media.
“This kind of rumour is not only disturbing but shows the extent to which some people misuse technology. It is unacceptable,..CLICK TO READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶▶” Obasanjo said.
