Elder statesman and former Governor of old Oyo State, Dr Omololu Olunloyo, has broken his silence about the rumour of his death, saying he is alive. Close sources within the Olunloyo in his Molete residence in Ibadan, the state capital on Friday said he is hale and hearty. Earlier, the rumour of the death of the elder statesman was reported by some news platforms. However, Olunloyo, while speaking said, “I’m still here, not yet gone.” He also expressed worry over the rumour and asked who would live forever, stressing, “Those breaking death news and the person presumed dead will all die one day. “I’ve been lucky. My father died at 42, while my mother died at 102. I’m 89. I’ve crossed the expected life age.” The elder statesman also illustrated how the rumour of his death hit several news platforms on June 7, 2022. He noted that the rumour mongers claimed that he died at the University College Hospital, Ibadan. A few days later, the family issued a statement, declaring that he was not