But this reporter was amazed when her father, Mr Ayodeji Ogunwale, said the little girl is four years old. Ayomiposi’s condition was precipitated by a heart problem (Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia), which is stunting her growth and physical development.
Similarly, the heart condition of Ayomiposi has changed the colour of her tongue to black, while her fingernails are not normal.
Speaking with Saturday Tribune, Mr Ogunwale lamented that his daughter’s travails first manifested as malaria fever. “We took her to several hospitals and the malaria refused to go.”
He stated that “sometimes, she would develop high temperature. But, the most agonising part of it is that she often goes into convulsion. If you see her in that condition, you will shed tears, considering the pains she usually goes through.
“Later, when we were perplexed on what to do in ameliorating her suffering, we proceeded to Biket Medical Centre, Osogbo, where she was diagnosed with a heart problem after a medical test. The medical director of the centre, Dr A. D. Adenle said the corrective heart surgery that my daughter undergo in India would cost N3 million.”
He stated further that “I am painter, while my wife works as a secretary in a law firm. How do I raise a whopping sum of N3 million?! I am pleading with wealthy Nigerians to help me so that may daughter can be saved from this heart problem.
“I cannot say the exact amount of money I have spent taking care of her. I am appealing to Governor Rauf Aregbesola and his wife, Alhaja Sherifat Aregbesola, other governors in the South West, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, corporate organisations and other prominent Nigerians to help me so that we can get the N3 million needed for the corrective heart surgery in India.”
Apparently convinced that Ayomiposi’s father could not raise the money for the surgery of his ailing daughter, the medical director of Biket Medical Centre, Dr Adenle, in an appeal letter, dated 10th December, 2015 solicited for assistance on behalf of Ayomiposi.
The appeal letter entitled “Re: Ogunwale Ayomiposi,” reads in part, “I will appreciate it if you can help in alleviating the problem of the aboved named four-year old girl who has a heart problem (Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia), which is affecting her growth and physical development.”
“This problem can only be solved by surgery. This corrective surgery would cost about N3 million. We would be very grateful for any assistance you can render.”
Meanwhile, a bank account has been opened for Ayomiposi, with the hope that kind-hearted Nigerians would make donations. The bank details are: Name, Ogunwale Fortunate Ayomiposi; account number, 3100780104; Bank, FirstBank.
Source:Tribune
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