Kenya Grieves As Its Ambassador To Nigeria, Machage Dies

Abiola Olawale
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[VIDEO] Obiano speaks from U.S., says ‘rumours of my death will only extend my life’ By Obinna Uballa Former Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, has personally debunked widespread rumours of his death, declaring in a video message on Friday that he is alive, well, and currently in the United States. In the short clip, which circulated on social media, Obiano – speaking in Igbo, dismissed the reports as false and mischievous. He said the rumour-mongers were only helping to prolong his life. “The truth is that I am in the United States. I am not in London, and I didn’t go to the hospital. We give God the glory. All the lies they are peddling is for them to extend my life. That is how it will be through Christ our Lord,” the former governor declared. His message came hours after his former Commissioner for Information, Mr C. Don Adinuba, also publicly refuted the claims, confirming that he had personally spoken with Obiano. Adinuba, in a statement on Friday, described the reports as baseless, stressing that the former governor is “hale and hearty” and very much alive. “Obiano has never lived in the United Kingdom. He lives in the United States of America. I just spoke with him now,” he said, urging members of the public to disregard the rumour. He warned that such unfounded claims were capable of causing unnecessary panic and distress to Obiano’s family, friends, and supporters across Anambra State and beyond. The former governor’s direct appearance and reassurance have effectively put to rest the speculation that had spread widely on social media earlier in the day.

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Kenya High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Wilfred Gisuka Machage has passed away at the age of 65 years.

The Ambassador had suffered from a brief illness before his death. He was said to have collapsed and died yesterday at his residence in Abuja.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kenya, in a statement issued on Saturday has mourned the demise of Machage.

The Ministry expressed regret over the sudden death of Machage, describing his demise as a great loss to Kenya.

“Ambassador Machage collapsed at home and was pronounced dead at hospital shortly thereafter at around 12.30pm this afternoon in Abuja, Nigeria. His wife was with him when this unfortunate incident happened,” the Ministry said in the statement.

Born on 10th of August, 1956, Machage was appointed High Commissioner to Nigeria on January 27, 2018, by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

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