Following rumours of death, the Media Aide to Senator Rochas Okorocha, the Former Governor of Imo State, has cleared the air saying that his principal is hale and hearty.
Dr. Ebere Nzewuji said, “A fake viral message has been on social media since early evening on Wednesday 6th November, 2024, alluding to the demise of former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, in a London hospital”.
“At the time of the commencement of the fake news yesterday, Senator Okorocha was at his Unity House, Garki Abuja office, going about his normal duties. He has just returned from Owerri, Imo State, where he attended the funeral ceremony of Late Elder Statesman, Engr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, on Friday Ist November, 2024 and also hosted at his Spibat Owerri Residence, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Benjamin Kalu and other Honourable Members of the House of Representatives.”
“His Excellency is hale and hearty; continuing his humanitarian works and attending to his numerous private business duties.”
“The general public should please disregard the wicked lies from mischief makers” Dr. Nzewuji said.