Obasanjo fires back: ‘Those wishing me dead won’t escape tragedy’

He warned that those spreading such falsehoods would not escape misfortune.

Obasanjo spoke on Tuesday during the inauguration of the Old Garage/Oke Fia-Lameco dual carriageway in Osogbo, Osun State.

The event was part of activities marking the second anniversary of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration.

“I heard the rumour that I was dead. I saw it on social media. I quickly told my children and my relations that it was not true and that I was alive,” Obasanjo said.

“Those who want me dead, that is their wish, but God still keeps me alive,” he aded.

Obasanjo expressed his dismay over such malicious reports, questioning the motives of those behind them.

“Why would anyone wish me dead? Those who harbour such thoughts will not escape tragedy themselves,” he stated.

Condemning the misuse of technology, Obasanjo described the rumour as deeply unsettling.

“This kind of rumour is not only disturbing but shows the extent to which some people misuse technology. It is unacceptable,” he added.