YAKUBU GOWON IS ALIVE SAYS AIDE
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Adeyeye Ajayi, who works as a personal assistant to the former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has said that reports saying he has passed away are not true.
On Sunday, Ajayi made a statement where he called the news false and confusing, and he warned that these unconfirmed stories might make people worried without reason.
He asked Nigerians not to believe the rumors, and he made it clear that General Gowon is still alive and in good health.
“The claims making the rounds on social media about the death of General Yakubu Gowon are completely false and misleading. There is no truth whatsoever in the reports. The former military leader continues to live an active and purposeful life,” the statement read.
Ajayi added that Gowon remains engaged in public affairs and continues to contribute meaningfully to national discourse.
“General Gowon is alive, in good health, and remains active. He continues to attend public events and contribute to discussions on peace, unity, and the development of Nigeria,” he said.
The aide warned against sharing information that hasn’t been checked, saying that these rumors might upset family, friends, and people in the public.
He appealed to Nigerians to verify information from credible sources before sharing it, especially on social media, and urged citizens to act responsibly to curb the menace of fake news.
Reports claiming the former Nigerian Head of State had died had sparked widespread confusion on social media over the weekend.
Despite the absence of official confirmation, many users shared messages of condolence, highlighting the speed at which unverified news can spread online.
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