Politics

Orji Kalu hospitalised in Germany for undisclosed ailment

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5 years ago

November 3, 2018

A former governor of Abia State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress , Dr . Orji Uzor Kalu , has been hospitalised in Germany .
Kalu ’ s media aide , Kunle Oyewunmi , said in a statement on Friday that the ex -governor flew to Germany last Monday for “ a major surgery” to address “ an undisclosed and life – threatening ailment . ”

He was said to have flown aboard a Lufthansa aircraft accompanied by his wife , Ifunanya . Oyewunmi said upon arrival in Germany , Kalu was on Tuesday rushed in an ambulance to Helios Klinik , Wiesbaden , where he was immediately wheeled into the surgical theatre.

He quoted Ifunanya as saying that the surgery was successful , adding that the ex -governor had regained consciousness .

According to the media aide , Ifunanya , in a quavering voice , over the telephone on Friday, lamented her husband ’ s health status .

“ Although the surgery was successful , my husband will still have to be monitored closely by a medical team for at least four months in order to prevent complications .

“ His condition is improving gradually . He will be fine , if he is able to keep to his doctor ’ s advice.

“ We appreciate the prayers and kind words from friends , associates , well -wishers and Nigerians in general , ” Oyewunmi quoted Ifunanya to have said