Until His Death, Obj Wanted To Be The Only Yoruba Man To Hold A Position Of Leadership, According To Olawale - Legitvibes -

The headline you provided is based on a about former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo (often called OBJ).

Despite viral social media claims suggesting his passing, Olusegun Obasanjo is and recently celebrated his 88th birthday in March 2026. He has personally debunked these recurring death hoaxes, most recently at a road commissioning in Osun State in late 2024, where he addressed the rumors in Yoruba and condemned those wishing him dead. Fact Check Current Status: Alive and active in public life. The headline you provided is based on a

The claim attributed to "Olawale" from "Legitvibes" appears to be part of a sensationalized or fabricated report. There is no credible evidence from reputable news outlets like Vanguard News or Punch Newspaper supporting the claim that he sought to be the "only Yoruba man" in leadership. Fact Check Current Status: Alive and active in public life

Obasanjo has noted he has been the victim of death rumors "almost 12 times" and has consistently dismissed them as "wicked and callous". Obasanjo has noted he has been the victim