The Olugbo of Ugbo Kingdom, Oba Frederick Akinruntan, has dismissed rumours about his health, affirming that he is alive and well.
This was disclosed by a statement from his palace on Tuesday in response to reports of the monarch’s death.
According to the statement, the monarch, in a phone interview with journalists on Tuesday, which was facilitated by his lawyer, Sola Ebiseni, clarified that he has been on a short vacation and described reports of his alleged demise as false and misleading.
While expressing appreciation for the concern shown by well-wishers, he condemned the spread of baseless information, urging the public to verify facts before sharing.
“In Yoruba land, such rumours are often considered a blessing for long life,” he was quoted as saying.
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