An aide to the former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha- Ebere Nzeworji has refuted rumours of his principal’s death, stating that “the immediate past Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District is hale and hearty.”
In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday morning, Nzeworji explained that “A fake viral message has been on social media in the early evening of Wednesday 6th November 2024 alluding to the demise of former Governor of Imo State, Sen. 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 Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu on Friday 1st 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. at his Spibat residence in Owerri. Nzeworji remarked,
“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.
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. Ebere Nzewuji,
Media Aide to Fmr. Governor Rochas Okorocha