Oke disclosed this in a statement following the diplomatic ceremony held on Monday, October 5, describing it as a brief but significant occasion that formally marked the commencement of his assignment as Nigeria’s envoy to the French Republic.
Obi made the declaration during an interview with the BBC on Tuesday, reiterating his position that fuel subsidy itself is not the fundamental problem but the corruption associated with its administration.
His family announced his death on Tuesday, October 6, saying he died the previous night. The statement was shared through his official social media account.