FACT CHECK: Is Ohanaeze President General, George Obiozor dead?

Present reports and speculation currently circulating online claims the president general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo,
George Obiozor is Reportedly dead.

However as at the time of filing this report, the speculation is still yet to be proven, as relatives of the chieftain are still silent on the matter.

Nevertheless, a highly placed chieftain of Ohanaeze had previously confirmed to reporters that Obiozor died on December 26th.

The chieftain, who wished to be anonymous informed our correspondent that Obiozor died of a heart-related disease.

He, however, said the apex Igbo body would not announce Obiozor’s death until his family makes the announcement.

“The man is dead but it’s not in our tradition to announce such death even when we have such information, we allow the family members to make such an announcement.

“He died on Monday of heart-related disease. I’m not specific about where he died but he travelled abroad and returned to Lagos, the chieftain stated further