World Olubadan stable after surgery by Joseph Anthony June 13, 2014 written by Joseph Anthony June 13, 2014 245 There was anxiety yesterday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, over the state of health of Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade 1. The palace was besieged by concerned people, including chiefs. The palace had a hectic time handling telephone calls over fears on the monarch’s health. The 40th Olubadan turned 100 last April. There were ceremonies to mark the centenary, one of which was attended by President Goodluck Jonathan. It was, however, gathered that the Oba was at the private suite at the University College Hospital (UCH), recuperating from a surgery he underwent on Sunday. It was also gathered that the monarch underwent surgery for a urinary ailment. The Personal Assistant to the monarch, Chief Isiaka Akinpelu, in a text message, said: “The reigning Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade 1 is hale and hearty, contrary to the rumour circulating around. In fact, I was with Kabiyesi this morning when he was taking his breakfast. Please ignore all the rumours.” Prof Femi Lana, the first son of the Olubadan of Ibadan, said: “I was shocked to hear the rumour. My brother, Gbade, who is the Oyo State Commissioner for Information, called me later and said that Governor Abiola Ajimobi had also heard the rumour. I told them it was a lie. The governor told me later that we should not add to the false report by taking any major step to quash it. But the truth is that people should get their facts right before spreading reports.” UCH spokesman Mr Toye Akinrinlola also confirmed that the monarch was admitted at the hospital. He said he was hale and hearty. It was learnt that the monarch had been taking ill regularly before he was admitted for surgery. Oba Odulana was enthroned on August 17, 2007. 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Joseph Anthony previous post World’s biggest party opens in Brazil next post Sultan advises govt to swap Chibok girls with detainees You may also like Artemis II Returns Safely After Historic Human Mission... April 11, 2026 UK Pauses Chagos Islands Deal Amid US Tensions... April 11, 2026 NASA Artemis II Heads to Moon as Orion... April 4, 2026 Pope Leo Visits Monaco and Urges Wealthy to... March 28, 2026 UK Sanctions Crypto Network Linked to Global Scam... March 26, 2026 UK Submarine Deployed to Arabian Sea: What It... March 22, 2026 UK and INTERPOL Launch Global Taskforce to Hunt... March 17, 2026 Pope Leo XIV Calls for Immediate Ceasefire as... March 16, 2026 Governments Worldwide Rush to Contain Fuel and Food... March 14, 2026 Why You Should Join the Chijos News WhatsApp... February 27, 2026 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Type in the text displayed above
