Gambian president-elect, Adama Barrow, who was alleged to have been assassinated, has replied the whole world, stating that he is still very much alive.

There had been an uproar on the social media over the purported assassination of the winner of the last presidential election in the country, but he has come out to state categorically that he is hale and hearty.

According to a tweet on his official Twitter handle, those who were worried about his demise were quick to be informed that the incoming Gambian president is hale and hearty.

We would like to inform you that the President-elect is alive and well. #Gambia

— Adama Barrow (@adama_barrow) January 4, 2017

There have also been other reactions to the reported death of the newly-elected president of Gambia.

“@adama_barrow: We would like to inform you that the President-elect is alive and well. #Gambia“thank God#who is spreading falsehood

— #BBOG#NaijaCitizen# (@harsiwarju) January 4, 2017

Izit dier fault?? “@OneTripleAAA: All of you that are sharing Adama Barrow’s death like it’s your presidential speech… Deriz God oooooo

— Mbakwem’sGr8Grandson (@Dxpat4real) January 4, 2017

Adama Barrow should have a verified twitter acc. There are currently 2 acc. @BarrowOfficial1 & @adama_barrow. Which of both is authentic?

— Kayode Yussuf (@k_whybaba) January 4, 2017

with the death of Adama Barrow,i will see how justful #ECOWAS and #AfricanUnion are.Even with this Yahya must leave office as a loser

— Chukwudi.S.F.Okeke (@OCHUDI_BIAFRA) January 4, 2017

Hey @adama_barrow are you dead or alive?

— Oigo (@oigoabuya) January 4, 2017

#KSshow We speak with @saineymkmarenah who says reports of the assassination of Gambia’s president-elect Adama Barrow are false.

— CapeTalk (@CapeTalk) January 4, 2017

The rumors circulating about the assassination of #Gambia‘s President-Elect Adama Barrow are just that: rumors. Still, remain vigilant.

— Jeffrey Smith (@Smith_JeffreyT) January 4, 2017