Adenuga “the bull” Not Dead, Hail And Hearty….Momodu
Mike Adenuga
Multiple sources have confirmed that the rumoured death of billionaire businessman and chairman of Globacom and Conoil, Otunba Mike Adenuga, aka “the bull”, that did the rounds on social media on Tuesday night, was false.
The rumours had sparked an outpouring of grief online, with many netizens sharing tributes and pictures of the business mogul.
However, close associates and family members had reined in the rumourmill by debunking the claims and affirming that Adenuga was “alive, hale, and hearty.”
Ovation Publisher, Otunba Dele Momodu, took to social media to address the rumours, writing, “Ignore the fake news…
“The Spirit of Africa, Dr. Michael Adeniyi Agbolade Isola Adenuga, is hale and hearty. He’s right now at his desk working round the clock in support of the Nigerian economy. He just called me to thank everyone for their concern.”
The Adenuga family also released an official statement, urging the public to disregard the false news.
“Dr. Mike Adenuga is alive, in good health, and going about his regular activities,” the statement said.
The family expressed appreciation for the concerns shown by the public.
It, however, cautioned against the spread of unverified information.
Adenuga celebrated his 71st birthday on April 29 this year.
Otunba Adenuga is one of Africa’s most influential entrepreneurs, overseeing a conglomerate spanning oil and gas, telecommunications, aviation, construction, banking, and real estate.
With a net worth of $6.7 billion, he ranks as the fifth-richest man in Africa, according to Forbes.
In the wake of the false rumours, the Adenuga family and associates emphasized the need for accuracy and responsible reporting, particularly on sensitive matters involving public figures.
