World Olubadan stable after surgery by Joseph Anthony June 13, 2014 written by Joseph Anthony June 13, 2014 133 views 133 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 Worldโs biggest party opens in Brazil next post Sultan advises govt to swap Chibok girls with detainees You may also like Russia Takes Control of Vuhledar After Two Years... October 2, 2024 Iranian Missile Strike on Israel Demonstrates Increased Capability... October 2, 2024 Israel Strengthens Military Presence Along Lebanon Border October 2, 2024 Israel Denies Entry to UN Secretary-General October 2, 2024 Ukrainian F-16 Crash Claims Pilotโs Life Amid Russian... August 29, 2024 Spain Pledges 500,000 Mpox Vaccines for Africa August 27, 2024 Strike on Kramatorsk Hotel in Ukraine Leaves Reuters... August 25, 2024 Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Arrested in France, Sparking... August 25, 2024 Ferry Carrying Fuel Sinks at Russian Port Following... August 22, 2024 New Alzheimerโs Drug Approved by UK Regulator August 22, 2024 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Type in the text displayed above
