Update About Actor Adewale Elesho’s Surgery Emerges After Health Concern

• Veteran actor Adewale Elesho underwent surgery following widespread concern after skin cancer rumours circulated on social media
• ANTP National Publicity Secretary Prince Adejonwo Oluwafemi confirmed the operation on Saturday, August 29, thanking fans for their prayers
• The fresh update about Elesho has stirred reactions from fans and well-wishers on social media

Veteran Nollywood actor Prince Adewale Adeoye Elesho has come through surgery successfully, according to an official statement released on Saturday, August 29, putting to rest weeks of anxiety over his health.

The announcement came from Prince Adejonwo Oluwafemi, National Publicity Secretary of the Association of Nigeria Theatre Arts Practitioners (ANTP), who confirmed that Elesho's operation had been completed and that the actor is now stable and recuperating well.

Skin Cancer Speculations Preceded the Surgery

In the days leading up to the surgery, social media was flooded with speculation about Elesho's condition, with many posts suggesting he was battling skin cancer. The rumours appeared to have been triggered by something fans noticed about his appearance at a public event, causing significant alarm among his supporters and fellow practitioners.

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The ANTP moved to address the speculation directly. In his statement, Oluwafemi acknowledged the wave of concern online and offered a word of gratitude to all who reached out.

"We give all glory to God for the successful completion of his operation. We hereby confirm that the operation was successful. He is stable and recuperating well. We sincerely appreciate everyone who called, prayed, and showed concern. Your love and support are deeply," he wrote on Facebook.

Reactions to update about Elesho

Well-wishers flooded Facebook after the update went live, expressing relief and continuing prayers for the actor's full recovery.

Soetan Opeyemi wrote:

"May his healing be permanent by God's grace."

Abatan Abosede commented:

"God will restore health."

Sherifat Folashade Lawal said:

"Thank to the Almighty, That's a good idea for you people."

Oduga Olufemi shared:

"We thank God for the journey 🙏"

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Sanusi Ayodele added:

"No shortcoming for you sir, glad to hear about the successful operation and speedy recovery."

Elesho drops hint about his health

Legit.ng previously reported that Adewale Elesho showed up to pay his final respects to the late Taiwo Hassan Ogogo on Monday, August 24, 2026, even as he admitted he was not in the best of health himself.

Speaking at Ogogo's funeral rites held in Ilaro, Ogun state, Elesho described the deceased as a man of exceptional character, using the Yoruba word "omoluabi," a term that captures honour, integrity and good upbringing, to sum up who Ogogo was to him.

His comment about the late actor also stirred reactions online.

Source: Legit.ng