The former civilian Governor of Oyo State, Victor Omololu Olunloyo is critically ill.
The elder statesman is said to have been moved to the intensive care unit (ICU) at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan.
Reports say that the mathematician and ex-governor has been battling an ailment in the last few weeks and has been receiving medical attention.
The family has also debunked reports that he passed away on Friday afternoon.
They said in a statement on Saturday morning that the 87-year-old Oyo chief is not dead but in a critical condition and needs prayers.
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.”
Omololu Victor Olunloyo was 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 over power and sacked the elected government on December 31, 1983.
The former governor is the father of controversial journalist and pharmacist, doctor Kemi Olunloyo.
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