SOCIAL MEDIA RUMOURS OF MY DEATH SHOCKING, HURTFUL — OBASANJO
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has lamented over social media rumours of his death.
Obasanjo who spoke during the commissioning of the Old Garage-Oke Fia-LAMECO Road in Osogbo, Osun State on Tuesday, disclosed that he recently woke up to rumours of his demise circulating on social media.
He expressed shock and disappointment over the false reports, describing them as deeply upsetting.
The former president explained that he immediately shared the false reports with his family and inner circle to reassure them of his well-being.
He lamented the growing trend of baseless news spreading rapidly on social media.
The former president used the opportunity to commend Adeleke for his achievements in Osun State describing his performance as extraordinary and predicted his re-election for a second term.
Meanwhile, the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has named the Old Garage-Okefia-LAMECO road after the late Asiwaju of Osogboland, Abdulfatai Adekileku Ajani Badmus.
The newly commissioned Old Garage-Oke Fia-LAMECO road is part of Adeleke’s infrastructure agenda aimed at revitalizing Osun State’s road networks.
