Former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has disproved rumors that he is dead.
The retired Army general told reporters over the telephone that he is alive and wondered where the unfounded rumours started from.
There were rumors circulating around social media that the General passed on aged 89.
However, the General rejected the claims stating that he is alive and in good health.
Gbagi, a former Minister of State for Education, spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Orusi Kenneth, late on Monday.
Gbagi, disclosed that General Gowon, is alive, hale and hearty and currently in London.
Gbagi was quoted as saying, “General Gowon, is still much around with us, hale and hearty. He is not in a hurry to go anywhere.”
He further said; “I, Gbagi, just spoke with him. I hereby refute the rumour of the death of my friend, General Gowon.
“He has communicated to Nigerians that he is still much around, hale and hearty.
Gowon is alive”
