Babadunni Gbolabo, the private assistant to late gospel singer Toluwanisings, has alleged that the artiste was denied medical consideration at about seven or eight hospitals in Ibadan, Oyo State, after he immediately slumped. Gbolabo mentioned frantic efforts to save lots of the singer’s life on Wednesday, October 14, had been unsuccessful as a number of……
Babadunni Gbolabo, the private assistant to late gospel singer Toluwanisings, has alleged that the artiste was denied medical consideration at about seven or eight hospitals in Ibadan, Oyo State, after he immediately slumped.
Gbolabo mentioned frantic efforts to save lots of the singer’s life on Wednesday, October 14, had been unsuccessful as a number of hospitals reportedly gave excuses or refused to confess him.
Toluwanisings, whose actual identify was Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, was recognized for gospel songs together with “A Very Big God” and “Onibuore”. He carried out at a worship occasion on Tuesday earlier than his demise was confirmed by his household on Wednesday night time.
Speaking in regards to the incident in a video now trending on social media, Gbolabo mentioned he was not current when the singer collapsed however rushed to the scene after receiving a misery name.
“I am Babadunni Gbolabo. I am the PA to ToluwaniSings. When it happened in the morning, I wasn’t here, so they called me, and I came,” he mentioned.
According to him, the singer had proven no indicators of sickness earlier than immediately collapsing, prompting these round him to aim to resuscitate him and search medical help.
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“There was nothing wrong with him. He was very fine and in perfect condition. He just slumped. They tried to resuscitate him. They went into helter-skelter. They took him to some hospitals, but they were giving excuses,” Gbolabo mentioned.
He alleged that among the hospitals cited an ongoing strike as a purpose medical doctors had been unavailable, whereas others refused to confess the singer.
“Some said doctors were not working because of the strike. Some did not admit him at all. That is how it went. We tried our best, including prayers. We took him to up to seven or eight hospitals in Ibadan, but God said his time was up,” he added.
Gbolabo additionally disclosed that the singer’s stays had been deposited at a mortuary as members of the family gathered to find out burial preparations.
“The family members are here. So, we are all just managing the situation, as the body is currently at the mortuary. Once the family members meet and are clear on things, we will know the next step to take,” he mentioned.
He added that the household had but to conclude the required preparations, noting that additional choices could be made after consultations amongst family members.
“But they haven’t done the necessary things. Whatever they conclude upon arrival, that is what we will execute,” Gbolabo mentioned.
