Baba Suwe discharged from LUTH, seeks treatment abroad

Veteran Nollywood actor, Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe, can now walk without his cane.

This was revealed by junior colleague Yomi Fabiyi in an Instagram post on Saturday.

“Veteran Actor and Comedian Babatunde Omidina a.k.a Baba Suwe has been discharged from LUTH after intense medical treatment.

“I can confirm to you that efforts to quickly stabilize and/or completely treat him to full wellness by medical experts at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) at the instance of Minister of Health are yielding positive results as Baba Suwe can now walk without the stick, less pain and he is getting better.

“If further theraphy are administered and medications adhered to, he will come out completely of the major ailments.

“He will however proceed abroad very soon to further his treatment,” he wrote in parts.

He also revealed that signed letters of appreciation were on the way to all the benefactors of the embattled actor.

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BREAKING NEWS: BABA SUWE DISCHARGED FROM LUTH, NOW WALKS 85% WITHOUT THE STICK AND TO TRAVEL ABROAD IN FEW WEEKS: Veteran Actor and Comedian Babatunde Omidina a.k.a Baba Suwe has been discharged from LUTH after intense medical treatment. I can confirm to you that efforts to quickly stabilize and/or completely treat him to full wellness by medical experts at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) at the instance of Minister of Health are yielding positive results as Baba Suwe can now walk without the stick, less pain and he is getting better. If further theraphy are administered and medications adhered to, he will come out completely of the major ailments. He will however proceed abroad very soon to further his treatment. Baba Suwe personally with tears of joy rolling down from his eyes ask I thank Nigerians, his fans and the media community. While expressing his deepest gratitude, he stated seriously but with humor that "Nigerians have large hearts inspite of the economic situation in the country and can revive a dead man with their kindness and good hearts if the person is not buried". He personally signed appreciation letters which are on their way to: i) Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of Nigeria, ii) Rev. Mrs Abimbola Esther Ajayi, iii) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, iv.) Rt. Hon. Mudasiru Obasa (Speaker of Lagos State), v.) Alh. Abdulahi Rasaq (Corporate Pictures), vi.) Prof. Adewole, Minister of Health, vii.) TAMPAN Movie Members in Nigeria and United States, viii.) Staff & Management of LUTH, ix.) His Club Members, ACC. x.) Mayor Gbenga Adewusi, xi.) Mr Kola Olootu, xii). Hon. Mrs Abike Dabiri, xiii.) His Royal Majesty, Oba of Igbogbo, Ikorodu. Please any ommission unintentional. While thanking you all for your esteem show of love, please be assured of Baba Suwe's esteem regards and appreciation to all Nigerians who showed concerned. In a matter of weeks, the veteran actor will be back on movie sets to continue to do what he knows best. Many Thanks. Signed: Yomi Fabiyi For: Baba Suwe 16 March, 2019

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News of Baba Suwe’s worsening health condition came to light in February.

The 60-year-old actor confirmed his health challenges in a interview where he lamented the worsening state of his health,

He confirmed that he was walking with the aid of a stick.

Baba Suwe was subsequently admitted at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH).

The admission was facilitated by the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) with the assistance of the Federal Ministry of Health.