The National Hospital Abuja has given fresh update on veteran Nollywood actor, Zack Orji, days after his brain surgery.
In a statement on Thursday, the hospital dismissed claims by a section of the media insinuating that Orji was referred to a private hospital for brain surgery.
Politics Nigeria reports that the 64-year-old actor reportedly slumped on New Year’s eve and was admitted to the facility’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) but was later transferred to a private hospital for surgery.
According to the hospital’s spokesperson, Tayo Haastrup, the actor was stabilised at the facility before he was taken away by his relatives while they were preparing for his surgery.
The statement reads in part: “To set the record straight, the actor, who was brought in on New Year’s Eve and admitted to the intensive care unit, was stabilised by National Hospital Abuja and moved to the ENT ward.
“However, the relatives of the patient signed a form “Leaving Against Medical Advice” on 1 January 2024. This thwarted all preparations for his surgery.
“Nevertheless, the Management of National Hospital Abuja wishes him a speedy recovery.”
Meanwhile, Minister of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, had visited him at the private hospital.
Mrs Musawa, in a statement by her Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Nneka Anibeze, revealed that the actor underwent brain surgery on 1 January 2024.
Expressing sympathy for the veteran actor’s family, Mrs Musawa described him as a national asset and expressed confidence in his recovery.
She called for financial assistance from well meaning Nigerians for ailing Orji.
