Recent: Former Oyo Governor Olunloyo Dispels Death Rumors

Omololu Olunloyo, a revered elder statesman and former governor of old Oyo State, has formally refuted rumors of his passing and declared that he is still alive and well.
In an interview with Punch on Friday, Olunloyo gave the public reassurance about his health from his home in Molete, Ibadan.

The public and Olunloyo’s supporters were confused and alarmed by the prior rumors of his purported death.

Several news sources covered these allegations.

Addressing the misinformation directly, Olunloyo stated, “I am hale and hearty,” thereby putting to rest any speculations about his well-being.

The clarification from Olunloyo himself has helped dispel the rumors and reassured the community and his supporters who hold him in high esteem due to his contributions to the state and the nation during his tenure as governor.

However, Olunloyo, while speaking, said, “I’m still here, not yet gone.”

He also expressed worry over the rumour and asked who would live forever, stressing, “Those breaking death news and the person presumed dead will all die one day.

“I’ve been lucky. My father died at 42, while my mother died at 102. I’m 89. I’ve crossed the expected life age.”

The elder statesman also illustrated how the rumour of his death hit several news platforms on June 7, 2022.

He noted that the rumour mongers claimed that he died at the University College Hospital, Ibadan.

A few days later, the family issued a statement, declaring that he was not dead but suffering from old age ailment and asked Nigerians to pray for him to survive the health complications.