By Editor 
Following the news story flying on social media that Dr Omololu Olunloyo, Ex Governor of old Oyo State is dead, the family of Ibadan-born politician and mathematician has said that he is alive but currently in Intensive Care Unit at University Teaching Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State.
This was contained in a release the family signed and made available to new men, Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.
According to the statement, “we appreciate the public for the interest shown in the wellbeing 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.
