Breaking: Former Oyo Governor, Victor Olunloyo Critically Ill, Moved To UCH ICU

Former Governor of Oyo State, Victor Omololu Olunloyo is critically ill.

CityNews Nigeria learned that Olunloyo has been moved to the intensive care unit at University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan.

It was gathered that the mathematician ex-governor has been down with an ailment in the last few weeks and currently receiving medical attention.

Following media reports that Olunloyo is dead, the family has now debunked the claims that the former governor passed away on Friday afternoon.

The family in a statement on Saturday morning disclosed that the 87-year-old man is not dead but in a critical condition that needs prayer.

The statement reads: “We appreciate the public for the interest shown in the well-being 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.”

He is the governor of the old Oyo State in 1983 on the National Party of Nigeria (NPN) platform after he defeated the incumbent, Bola Ige of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN).

Olunloyo’s term ended three months later when General Muhammadu Buhari took power and dismissed the elected government on December 31, 1983.

The former governor is the father of controversial journalist Kemi Olunloyo.