Former Bauchi State Governor, Dr Isa Yuguda, has dismissed reports circulating on social media that he had died, assuring Nigerians that he is alive and recovering from a recent illness.
Yuguda, who spoke on Saturday, said the false report generated widespread concern, particularly in Bauchi State, where thousands of people contacted him to confirm his condition.
The former governor disclosed that he recently underwent surgery for a back-related condition but said he had recovered and was responding well to treatment.
“I am alive. I assure you that, being human, one can fall ill at any time. I was indeed ill recently. But I assure you, I am in good health. I was ill recently, but God has now restored my health,” he said.
Yuguda explained that he had been spending most of his time at home on medical advice following the surgery.
“I am mostly at home now because, following back surgery, I was instructed to rest. As one ages, the vertebrae in the back can suffer from friction caused by prolonged sitting,” he said.
On the source of the rumour, Yuguda said he did not consider himself to be in conflict with anyone.
“Regarding the rumours, I maintain that I have no enemies in this world. I never harbour ill will towards anyone,” he said.
Yuguda thanked his supporters and well-wishers across the country, particularly residents of Bauchi State, for their concern and prayers.
He said the number of calls he received following the false report was overwhelming and forced him to temporarily switch off his phone.
“More than 10,000 people from Bauchi were calling me to verify the situation. There were so many calls that I had to switch off my phone,” he said.
