Olunloyo seriously ill, needs prayers, says family

By Richard Thomas, Ibadan

Former governor of old Oyo State, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo has been admitted at the Intensive Care Unit of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan after falling seriously ill.

It was earlier reported that the former governor had passed on after his illness, but his family, in an official statement said he is currently at the ICU receiving treatment, even as they solicited for prayers from Nigerians.

The family, in the statement, said: “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  concern and goodwill.
“May God Almighty bless you all and our dear country Nigeria, the state.”