“My father is alive”: Uduaghan’s daughter kills death rumour, slams fake news merchants

He’s not dead. He’s not sick. He’s alive.

Orode Uduaghan has shut down viral rumours claiming her father, ex-Delta Governor Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, is dead.

Her verdict was blunt: fake news.

Speaking by phone with Ossai Ovie Success, Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, Orode set the record straight Wednesday.

—“Contrary to rumours… my father is alive”–

Death reports flooded WhatsApp and Facebook groups earlier today. But Orode moved fast to kill the story before it grew legs.

Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan governed Delta State from 2007 to 2015. He’s remembered as one of the state’s most visible governors, known for infrastructure push and healthcare reforms.

—Why fake death news spreads—

In Nigeria’s digital age, “X is dead” trends start with one unverified post, then explode. Families of public figures are now forced to debunk lies in real time.

Orode’s quick response shows it: one call to a government spokesperson was enough to stop the rumour mill.

For now, Uduaghan is alive, healthy, and the fake news is dead on arrival.

[Rewritten report sourced fron National Waves]