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The Olugbo of Ugbo, in Ilaje local government of Ondo State, Oba Frederick EnitiOlorunda Akinruntan, has denied media reports of his death.
The oil magnate, who spoke to The Guardian on phone from his London residence said he was surprised to be inundated with calls from people all over the world that they read about his death from an online media.
Olugbo, who said he was in London to meet with some family members, said it is unfortunate that somebody will wish him dead and still go and write it.
The former chairman of Ondo State Council of Traditional Rulers said: “I am alive, hale and hearty. I don’t know why that boy published such a fake story when he was supposed to be one of my subjects. Ordinarily, he ought to have confirmed any story about me from the palace and my people.”
Oba Akinruntan, who is the owner of Obat oil, hinted that the palace lawyers will take legal action against the publisher of the online media for embarrassing him and millions of his people all over the world. According to him,
“I am enjoying special grace of God who holds and controls my life. Nobody can kill me but the palace will take a legal action against that boy for embarrassing people all over the world.
“You can hear my voice, you can feel the grace of God and good health bestowed on me by God.”
