Imoke returns to US for medical treatment

Gov. Liyel Imoke

Gov. Liyel Imoke

Governor Liyel Imoke of Nigeria’s southern state of Cross River has returned to the United States for urgent medical treatment, less than a month after he came back to Nigeria, Sahara Reporters has reported.

Gov. Liyel Imoke
Gov. Liyel Imoke

Imoke spent about three months in Maryland, USA where he underwent surgery for ailment suspected to be kidney disease.

After the surgery the governor spent several months in his luxury home in Ellicott City to recuperate.

Related News

He however returned to his state in March and even threw a lavish thanksgiving party. The soccer-crazy governor also hosted the Nigerian national teams, the Super Eagles and the Golden Eaglets.

Imoke is said to have a deep connection in the state of Maryland, USA. Apart from owning a choice property in Baltimore area of the state, he attended University of Maryland, College Park and also has close family members living in the state.

Load more