Actor and former President of the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP), Adewale Elesho, has successfully undergone surgery following concerns over an injury to his face.
The association’s National Publicity Secretary, Oluwafemi Adejonwo, popularly known as Femson, disclosed this in a Facebook post on Sunday.
Concern over Elesho’s health emerged after a noticeable injury on his face was spotted during the burial ceremony of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, in Ilaro, Ogun State.
The appearance of the injury generated speculation on social media, with some users claiming that the actor might be battling skin cancer.
However, the ANTP said the operation was successful and that Elesho was stable and recovering.
In an earlier statement, the association said, “In recent days, there have been several posts on social media concerning the health of our dear brother, Prince Adewale Adeoye ELESHO, the immediate past President of the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners – ANTP, with many speculations including skin cancer. We hereby confirm that the operation was successful. He is stable and recuperating well.”
In a subsequent update, Femson said, “By God’s grace, his operation was successful.
“He is doing well and recovering.
“Thank you all for the calls, prayers and concern.
“We appreciate you.
“Continue to pray for his speedy recovery.”
The association did not disclose the nature of Elesho’s operation or confirm that he had been diagnosed with skin cancer.
It urged members of the public to continue praying for the actor’s speedy recovery.