By Olisemeka Obeche
Former Anambra Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has declared himself well and of sound body and mind, contrary to an reports of his demise.
“I am alive, hale, hearty, and in excellent health. By the special grace of God, I am doing very well”, Obiano, fondly addressed as Akpokuodike Global, wrote on his Social media page.
Earlier on Friday, the social media had been awash with speculative report that the former Governor had died in a London Hospital, after a prolonged battle with cancer.
The report, linked to SaharaReporters, claimed that Obiano passed away on Friday after battling severe heart failure linked to complications from urinary cancer. The report read: “Obiano, who governed Anambra between 2014 and 2022, had been in and out of medical care in recent months, with family sources confirming that his condition deteriorated rapidly in the days leading up to his death.
“A senior family member, who spoke to SaharaReporters, disclosed that the former governor had been undergoing treatment at a London hospital but “suddenly broke down” before medical personnel ultimately pronounced him dead”.
As the sensitive news went viral, Obiano’s associates swiftly moved to counter it, declaring that the ex-Governor was alive and well. Death Rumour: “Obiano is Hale and Hearty” – EX-ABS MD
Former Managing Director of the Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS, Chief Uche Nworah dismissed media report that former Anambra Governor, Chief Willie Obiano had passed, as untrue. “Our boss and the former Governor of Anambra state, Chief Willie Obiano (Akpokuodike Aguleri) is hale and hearty. Please ignore social media rumors”, Nworah wrote on his Social media page.
The speculation was eventually squashed when Obiano issued a personal statement on his page. Read tthe full statement issued by the former Governor:
My beloved Ndi Anambra, friends, and well-wishers,
I woke to hear of a rumour making the rounds about my wellbeing.
Let me assure you personally:
I am alive, hale, hearty, and in excellent health.
By the special grace of God, I am doing very well.
It is unfortunate that some individuals still find joy in spreading falsehood simply for reasons yet to be established. But we will continue to rise above such mischief.
To everyone who reached out with calls, messages, and prayers, I sincerely appreciate your concern. Your love and goodwill mean more than words can express.
Please disregard the rumour entirely.
We remain focused, grateful, and guided by God’s grace.
Daalu nu, and may God bless you all.
– Chief Willie Obiano, FCA
(Akpokuedike)
14 November, 2025
