The health status of a former governor of Oyo, Abiola Ajimobi is the topic of controversy on Twitter as rumours of his death filtered in some minutes ago.

Ajimobi, who is believed to have COVID-19, was reportedly in coma a few weeks ago after suffering some complications.

However, on Thursday, investigative journalist, Fisayo Soyombo declared that the former governor is dead. He wrote, “A source who has never failed me in six years of knowing him has just confirmed to me the death, in Lagos today, of Abiola Ajimobi, former Governor of Oyo State, due to underlying health conditions worsened by the Coronavirus. May his soul rest in peace.”

But Soyombo’s claim has been debunked by Ajimobi’s family and close aides.

Reacting to the news, his daughter Fatima said, “Thank you for all the messages but our father is still alive, alhamdulillah. When it is our time we will all die so wait first…”

Salihu Tanko Yakasai, Media aide to Kano governor, Abdullahi Ganduje also asked that the rumours be disregarded.

Our in-law @AAAjimobi is not dead please. Kindly disregard the rumours of his death. He was ill but recovering well now. May Allah continue to keep him safe and sound, and prolong his life. Amin. 👏— Peacock (@dawisu) June 18, 2020

Investigative journalist Kemim Olunloyo also dismissed the claims.