A family friend told SaharaReporters that Mrs. Akunyili was diagnosed with cancer and stated that she had spent several months in the US receiving treatment.
SR sources disclosed that Mrs. Akunyili's condition worsened a few days ago, prompting her hospitalization at an undisclosed hospital in Abuja.
Punch gathered that around 9p.m on Saturday night that Akunyili's condition had deteriorated and any further delay in getting medical attention would have been detrimental.
Confirming the incident, one of her close aides who pleaded anonymity, told Punch correspondent that, "Please pray for her. She is to be flown abroad tonight for medical treatment in India."
However, two members of the National Conference said the former minister was hospitalized in Abuja. One of the delegates revealed that Mrs. Akunyili had not been at the confab for several weeks after she made a public address at one of the plenaries at the confab.
She needs our prayers!!!