Ajimobi’s aide debunks former governor's death rumour

Bayo Wahab 22:09 - 18 June 2020

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State

Ajimobi's daughter also dismissed the rumour of her father's death on Twitter.

Shortly after the immediate governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi was rumoured to have died, his spokesperson, Bolaji Tunji debunked the claim, saying his principal is still alive.

On Thursday, June 18, 2020, Twitter Nigeria was awash with Ajimobi’s death rumour as many tweeted that the ex-governor has died.

While refuting the rumour, the spokesperson to the former governor urged Nigerians to disregard the news saying he spoke with hi long ago.

He said, “I spoke with those around him not long ago and they confirmed to me that he is still alive. Please disregard news of his death as fake news.”

The former governor's daughter-in-law, Fatima Ganduje-Ajimobi, who is married to the politician's son, Idris Ajimobi also dismissed the rumour on Twitter saying her father is still alive.

Thank you for all the messages but our father is still alive, alhamdulillah. When it is our time we will all die so wait first...
— Fatima Ganduje-Ajimobi (@FatimaGanduje) June 18, 2020

The Kano State Government also urged the public to disregard the rumour of the ex-governor's death.

Our in-law @AAAjimobi is not dead please. Kindly disregard the rumours of his death. He was ill but recovering well now. May Allah continue to keep him safe and sound, and prolong his life. Amin. 👏
— Peacock (@dawisu) June 18, 2020

The 70-year-old politician was recently admitted at the First Cardiologist and Cardiovascular Consultants Hospital in Lagos after testing positive for coronavirus.