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The family of the late Idahosa Okunbo, chairman of Ocean Marine Solution Limited, says they are not selling any of his assets.

The family had allegedly put up Wells Carlton Hotels in the federal capital territory (FCT) for sale.

But in a statement on Wednesday, Kingsley Okunbo, speaking on behalf of the family, described the report as “reprehensible concoctions”.

“We would ordinarily have ignored and not deemed it worthy to dignify such irresponsible piece of extremely diabolical mischief with a response, but given that we are still in a mourning mood in honor of our illustrious son, brother, father and highly celebrated son of universal repute, we have seized this opportunity to issue this rebuttal, for the records lest a satanic lie be misconstrued for truth,” he said.

“We cannot imagine what the motive for this wicked misinformation which could only have emanated from the mischievous author/authors and meddlesome interlopers from the very pits of hell.

“But, we leave the resolution of the same in the hands of God Almighty. Suffice it to say therefore, that this wicked piece is nothing but an unfortunate figment of the evil imagination of depraved persons.

“The Okunbo family stands united in ensuring the consolidation of the laudable legacy our departed dearly beloved son left behind. We will leave no stone unturned to celebrate this generational gift to humanity and this he eminently deserves.”

The younger Okunbo said the family is united and “mischief makers” should allow them to mourn in peace.

“This again is another wicked misinformation from demons who will be judged appropriately by our Almighty Father in heaven. ‘Lest Satan should get an advantage over us; for we are not ignorant of his devices ‘2Cor 2:11 and certainly not of his agents,” he said.

“We are resolute on this commitment and nothing will distract this family under any circumstance before, during and after the burial obsequies.

“Our unity remains indissoluble and more united to the glory of God. And we ask mischief makers to allow the family to mourn in peace.”

Okunbo died at 63 about three weeks ago.