Obasanjo: I’m hale and hearty… those who wish me dead won’t escape tragedy

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has dismissed rumours of his death. 

Obasanjo spoke in Osogbo during the inauguration of the old Garage-Oke Fia road, reconstructed by Ademola Adeleke, governor of Osun.

He said there were reports of his demise on social media, adding that those who want him dead are behind the rumours.

“I was called early in the morning by some people, asking me to check social media,” Obasanjo said in Yoruba.

“I was surprised when I saw the rumour claiming I had died over the night. I couldn’t believe it.”

The retired general said he immediately shared the reports with his family and inner circle to reassure them of his well-being.

“Those that want me dead, that is their wish, but God still keeps me alive. But those who harbour such thoughts will not escape tragedy themselves,” he added.

In his remarks, Adeleke assured the people that his administration would complete ongoing projects.

“My dear people of Osun state, our administration has constructed over 120 kilometres of roads across the state,” the Osun governor said.

“Two major flyovers are also progressing to completion at Osogbo while works are progressing at the Ile Ife flyover and Ilesa dualisation.

“I have redirected our efforts and plan at the completion of Iwo-Osogbo road. We have added the dualisation of Odoori – Adeeke Road inside Iwo to be executed in two phases.

“The first phase will reach Post Office and Oluwo Palace while the second phase will take off from Post Office to Adeeke Junction.

“I want our people to note for the record that for all our projects and programmes, we did not obtain any loan. We only block leakages in the state finance and employ local content to moderate project cost and enforce high standards.

“For the second half of our government, I reassure all sons and daughters of Osun that the government under my leadership will complete all ongoing projects.

“We will continue to address the infra and social needs of our people. We will strike a balance between hard and soft infrastructure.”