An aide to Senator Rochas Okorocha, Ebere Nzeworji, has refuted the alleged claims that his principal died in a London hospital.
According to Nzeworji, Rochas Okorocha, the former governor of Imo State is healthy. He added that at the time the rumours about his death was spreading, he was spotted at his Unity House office in Abuja.
He noted that Rochas Okorocha attended the funeral of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu on November 1 and hosted Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu at his Owerri residence.
He said, “One can now begin to wonder about the motives of those behind this fake news.
“Senator Okorocha is a patriotic Nigerian who has served at both state and national levels with distinction, building friendships with well-meaning individuals across the country and the globe.
“The former governor has never wished anyone dead and is always cheerful and caring about the wellbeing of others.
“We, therefore, call on all well-meaning Nigerians and the global community to disregard this fake news and be assured that His Excellency, Senator Rochas Okorocha, is hale and hearty.”