Soludo debunks Obiano death rumour, calls It “wicked, irresponsible”

Soludo debunks Obiano death rumour, calls It “wicked, irresponsible”

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has debunked widespread social media rumours alleging the death of his predecessor, Chief Willie Obiano.

In a statement issued on Friday by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Soludo described the reports claiming Obiano died in a London hospital as “malicious and utterly false.”

The governor said he personally spoke with Obiano and could confirm that the former governor was alive and in good health.

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“I view with grave concern the reckless circulation of such malicious rumours. It is both wicked and completely irresponsible,” Soludo said.

He urged media practitioners, particularly online publishers, to adhere to the ethics of journalism by verifying information from official sources before publishing, noting that the spread of unverified death claims erodes public trust.

Soludo asked the public to disregard the trending report and assured them that Obiano remained hale and hearty. He also wished the former governor continued strength, peace and a long life.

Soludo debunks Obiano death rumour, calls It “wicked, irresponsible”