FORMER President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has said he woke up to rumours of his death.
He said some people wrote on social media that he passed away midnight of Monday.
Obasanjo made this known while speaking at the commissioning of Old-Garage-Oke-Fia-Lameco road by Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke.
Adeleke had invited Obasanjo to commission the road project as part of the activities marking the governor’s second year anniversary in office.
Speaking at the event, Obasanjo dispelled the death speculation, saying he was embittered to see people wishing him dead.
The former President who spoke in Yoruba, said he was phoned by a close ally and asked to check the social media for the death rumours.
He said he quickly visited the social media through his phone and confirmed the death speculation.
Obasanjo explained that he immediately shared the death rumours to his family and friends.
He wondered why anyone could want him to die, saying that the speculators may wish him to depart surface of the earth but their wish will not come true.
The former president said anyone who thinks ill of him would not escape tragedy.
He commended Governor Adeleke for his extraordinary performance in Osun, saying his second term is sure.
Obasanjo urged Adeleke to continue to prioritise the welfare of the people.
