Obiano Alive, Former Aide Debunks Death Report of Ex-Anambra Governor

Former Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Mr. C-Don Adinuba, has dismissed reports claiming that ex-Governor Willie Obiano has died in London. Adinuba said that the former governor is alive, strong, and residing in Houston, Texas, United States.

SaharaReporters reported on Friday that Obiano had passed away in London after health complications.

Speaking in a telephone interview, Adinuba described the claims as “provocative,” “unfounded,” and entirely false.”

“I just spoke with the former governor and members of his family a few minutes ago. He is hale and hearty in Houston, United States, where he resides,” Adinuba said.
“Contrary to the reports, Obiano is not in London and has not been hospitalised. He is strong, hale, and hearty… Please ignore the rumour it is fake.”

He urged the public to disregard what he called a deliberate spread of misinformation.

Obiano’s personal publicist, Tony Nezianya, also said he had not received any information confirming the rumoured death.

“I can’t confirm this; I am not aware of such news,” Nezianya told our correspondent.

Background

Willie Obiano served as Governor of Anambra State from 2014 to 2022, succeeding Peter Obi and handing over to the current governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo.

Born on August 8, 1955, Obiano hails from Aguleri in Anambra East LGA.
He is currently facing an EFCC investigation over an alleged ₦4 billion fraud during his tenure.

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