Contrary to the anxiety spread in Ibadan on
Thursday over the health status of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Samuel
Odulana, with many spreading the information that he was dead, the King himself
responds to the media, says I’m hale and hearty.
Social media platforms were bombarded with the
news, but later in the day, the monarch spoke with the correspondent, saying he
was alive.
A week ago, a similar report claimed that the king,
who celebrated his 100th birthday on April 14, had joined his ancestors until a
family statement proved otherwise.
At the time, he had gone to the University College
Hospital, Ibadan for a minor surgery and returned to his palace after a few
days.
On Wednesday night, the first child of the monarch,
Professor Femi Lana told our correspondent that his father was responding well
to treatment.
But when he was called again on Thursday as the new
information heightened, he said he was with the Olubadan in the palace and that
the king would like to respond personally.
“I know you are calling to confirm the report. I am
with my father now and I will want you to speak with him,” said Prof. Lana.
When given the telephone, Oba Odulana prayed for
the correspondent and said that he was feeling better.
“God will be with you and show concern in your
life. He will bless you and your family. I continue to pray for the Ibadan
people and Nigeria. I am alright,” said the king.
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