Rochas Okorocha Is Not Dead

The rumours about the death of former Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has been debunked by his aide, Ebere Nzeworji.

The aide, in a statement on Thursday, narrated that the message, which went viral on social media on Wednesday, claiming Okorocha died in a London hospital is fake.

Nzeworji clarified that Okorocha was seen at his Unity House office in Garki, Abuja, around the same time the rumour began to spread and that he had recently returned from Owerri, Imo State.

He added that the former Imo West Senator is hale and hearty and has recently attended the funeral ceremony of the late elder statesman, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, on Friday, November 1, and later hosted the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, along with other representatives, at his Spibat residence in Owerri.

He, therefore, urged the public to disregard news about Okorocha’s death.

“One can now begin to wonder about the motives of those behind this fake news.

“Senator Okorocha is a patriotic Nigerian who has served at both state and national levels with distinction, building friendships with well-meaning individuals across the country and the globe.

“The former governor has never wished anyone dead and is always cheerful and caring about the wellbeing of others.

“We, therefore, call on all well-meaning Nigerians and the global community to disregard this fake news and be assured that His Excellency, Senator Rochas Okorocha, is hale and hearty,” the statement read.