Checks have shown that former Governor Omololu Olunloyo of Oyo State is not dead as being rumoured.
This was confirmed as the family of the former governor called for prayers for the elder statesman in view of his deteriorating health condition.
Report that Olunloyo, father of social media journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, died on Friday in Ibadan went viral in the early hours of Saturday.
A statement issued by the family on Saturday read, “We appreciate the public for the interest shown in the wellbeing of our father, Chief Dr. Victor Omololu Sowemimo Olunloyo (a.k.a 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.”
It was learnt that the mathematician ex-governor had been down with an ailment in the last few weeks and was receiving medical attention.
Olunloyo was governor of the old Oyo State comprised the present Osun State between 1983 and 1984 when the military took over.
