Kogi Governor’s aide, Excel David, denies death reports.

Senior Special Assistant on Grassroots Sensitization and Mobilization to the Kogi State Government, Hon. Excel Onuche David, has denied reports that he has died, calling the claims false, reckless and malicious.

In a statement released on Tuesday, David said he received numerous calls and messages after the alleged death report was circulated by some media outlets.

“Let me state unequivocally that this report is false, reckless and malicious,” he said.

David confirmed that he is “alive, hale and hearty” and continues to perform his duties under Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.

“It is both shocking and irresponsible that such a sensitive story was published without any attempt at verification,” Onuche said, adding that the report had caused unnecessary distress to his family, friends, associates and well‑wishers.

He called for the immediate removal of the publication from all platforms where it appears and urged those responsible to stop further dissemination of what he described as misinformation.

Onuche thanked those who reached out to him in concern and assured the people of Kogi State that he remains committed to his duties and service to the state.

“I thank everyone who has reached out in concern and assure the good people of Kogi State that I remain committed to my duties and service to the state,” he added.