Ola ‘Kiya, Reporting
Former governor of Oyo State, Dr Omololu Olunloyo is not dead, but in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Stonix News can authoritatively report.
The family of the elder statesman and renown mathematician, however, requested sincere prayers from well-meaning Nigerians for the quick recovery of the octogenarian.
The statement reads thus:
“Official Statement from the OLUNLOYO Family
“To all Nigerians and Well Wishers
Dear All
“We appreciate the public for the interest shown in the wellbeing of our father, Chief Dr. Victor Omololu Sowemimo OLUNLOYO (aka VOSO).
“In the tradition of the OLUNLOYO family of Ibadanland, and based on the principles of integrity, inclusion, and openness upon which our revered father VOSO has always stood, we would like to inform the Nigerian public that we would greatly appreciate your prayers for our father who is presently in the ICU at UCH Ibadan.
“As a public figure, we believe that his condition should not be hidden from the Nigerian public who have a right to know about their leaders.
“Please accept our most sincere thanks for your all concern and goodwill.
“May God Almighty bless you all and our dear country Nigeria.
“The Family.”
Stonix News gathered that the mathematician had been down with an undisclosed ailment in the last few weeks and has receiving medical attention.