Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria’s former military head of state, has dismissed the rumour about his death.
The elder statesman, well respected by Nigerians was said to have died yesterday at 89 years.
But refuting the claim, the former Army General told Vanguard in an interview on Monday that he’s still alive.
Also reacting to the rumours, the Delta State Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), during the 2023 election, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi who is said to have close ties with the war hero, described the speculations as the handiwork of mischief makers.
Gbagi, a former Minister of State for Education, spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Orusi Kenneth, late on Monday.
Gbagi, disclosed that General Gowon, is alive, hale and hearty and currently in London.
Gbagi was quoted as saying, “General Gowon, is still much around with us, hale and hearty. He is not in a hurry to go anywhere.”
He further said; “I, Gbagi, just spoke with him. I hereby refute the rumour of the death of my friend, General Gowon.
“He has communicated to Nigerians that he is still much around, hale and hearty. Gowon is alive.”
Gowon was Nigeria’s Military leader from August 1, 1966 to July 29 1975.
