Willie Obiano Alive, Rumours Of Ex-Anambra Governor’s Death Debunked
Former Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Mr. C-Don Adinuba, has debunked recent rumours claiming that former governor Willie Obiano is dead, confirming that Obiano is alive and well in Houston, United States, where he currently resides with his family.
The unverified reports, which circulated widely on social media, falsely suggested that Obiano, who led Anambra State from 2014 to 2022, had passed away in London.
In a phone interview with our correspondent on Friday, Adinuba described the claims as “provocative” and “unfounded,” stressing that the ex-governor is in good health.
He said, “I just spoke with former Governor Willie Obiano and members of his family a few minutes ago. He is hale and hearty in Houston, United States. He is not in London, nor has he been hospitalised. Please ignore the rumour—it is not from a credible source.”
Obiano’s personal publicist, Tony Nezianya, also confirmed he had not received any information to suggest the rumours were true, stating, “I can’t confirm this; I am not aware of such news.”
Obiano served as governor from 2014 to 2022, succeeding Peter Obi and handing over to the incumbent, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo. He hails from Aguleri in Anambra East Local Government Area and was born on August 8, 1955.
The former governor is currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N4 billion fraud.
