Ibiyemi disowns May 19 birthday

…Says it is August 19

The publisher, Nigerian NewsDirect Newspaper, Dr Samuel Ibiyemi has on Tuesday disowned the May 19 birthday which went viral on social media platforms.

Ibiyemi in a statement made available noted that the May 19 birthday spread by staff of Nigerian NewsDirect Newspaper and his political family and associates was incorrect.

The statement further noted that the correct date is August 19 every year. “I never celebrated my birthday on May 19 but August 19 every year.”

Ibiyemi therefore, urged general public, friends, members of staff of Nigerian NewsDirect Newspaper, family and political associates to disregard the May 19 and be looking forward to August 19 which is the correct date.

He thanked those who celebrated him and pray God to grant them long life and prosperity.