Yakubu Gowon Dispels Death Rumour

Yakubu Gowon has dispelled his death rumour.

Glamtush reports that former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon has denied rumours making the rounds that he died on Monday.

The retired Army general told Vanguard over the telephone that he is alive and wondered where and how the unfounded rumours of his death started.

Also, his media aide, Adeyeye E. Ajayi said in a terse statement on Monday night that the former military leader is not dead.

According to Ajayi, Gowon said, “I am still around and well. I am not in a hurry.”