Oba Fredrick Akinruntan, the Olugbo of Ugbo Kingdom, has debunked rumors of his death, stating that he’s “hale and hearty.” He made this clarification through his lawyer, Chief Sola Ebiseni, during a telephone conference call with journalists in Akure. The monarch even took it a step further, viewing the false news as a blessing for long life.

He said, “I am hale and hearty. I have received several phone calls all over the world, particularly from Ondo State of my death.

“I was advised by my lawyer on the need to speak to you people to dispel the wicked rumour. Of course I travelled for a short vacation and will be home soon”.

“ In Yoruba land such rumour is a blessing for long life. Olugbo is alive and well”.

“News of the death of the monarch broke this morning and published by some online media.

Also, one of the Monarchs children, Prince Akinfemiwa Akinruntan, said that his father is “alive and in good health, currently enjoying a vacation.

Akinruntan said that “ l want to address the recent misinformation regarding my father.

Contrary to what has been reported, he is alive and in good health, currently enjoying a vacation.