Is Former Anambra Governor Willie Obiano Dead? Fresh Fact Emerges
- Reports have been circulating on social media that former Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, is dead
- Obiano's former Commissioner for Information, C. Don Adinuba, has reacted to the death rumour of his former principal
- Adinuba disclosed what he found out after speaking with the former governor over the phone following the death rumour
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues
Awka, Anambra State - Former Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, is not dead, contrary to reports circulating on social media.
A statement released by the ex-governor's camp said he is alive, hale, hearty, and in good health.
Source: Twitter
His former Commissioner for Information, C. Don Adinuba, described the rumour of his death as false and mischievous.
As reported by Vanguard, Adinuba dismissed the reports on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Adinuba said he had personally spoken with Obiano and confirmed that he is not only alive but “hale and hearty”.
The former commissioner said Obiano resides in the United States, not the United Kingdom, as claimed by an online report.
“Obiano has never lived in the United Kingdom. He lives in the United States of America. I just spoke with him now.”
Who is Willie Obiano?
Obiano contested the November 20213 Anambra State gubernatorial elections on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance ( APGA).
The former bank executive won the governorship election and was sworn in on March 17, 2014, to succeed Peter Obi.
The 70-year-old was re-elected four years later for another term in office as governor of Anambra state.
Obiano's tenure as Anambra state governor ended on March 16, 2022, after spending eight years in office.
Obiano mentions spiritual symbol Pope Francis gifted him
Recall that Obiano recounted that late Pope Francis gifted him one of the spiritual symbols during his visit to the Vatican in 2020.
Obiano recounted the humility of the late Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, April 21, following a stroke.
The former governor, who was a knight commander at the Pontifical Order of St. Gregory the Great, said the late Catholic Church leader had a great spiritual stature that was full of humility.
Obiano breaks silence over death rumour
Legit.ng also reported that former Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, issued a statement to address the death rumour circulating on social media.
Reports had claimed that Obiano passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, in London, United Kingdom.
Obiano said it is false and unfortunate that some individuals still find joy in spreading falsehood about him.
Source: Facebook
Senator Shehu Sani reacts to Obiano's rumoured death
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Senator Shehu Sani also reacted to the death rumour about the former Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano.
The former Kaduna Central senator said Obiano has the privilege to read all the positive and negative comments following his rumoured death.
The ex-governor has been in the news over rumours that he passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, in London, United Kingdom.
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