Garba Shehu, former Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, has provided an update on the health of the ex-president, who is currently receiving medical treatment in the United Kingdom.
Shehu reassured Nigerians, expressing optimism about Buhari’s health and praying for his full recovery
Buhari has a history of regular medical trips to London, including a lengthy 2017 stay, with visits paused briefly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …CONTINUE READING
Garba Shehu, former Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, has provided an update on the health of the ex-president, who is currently receiving medical treatment in the United Kingdom.
Legit.ng reported that Buhari spent days at the intensive care unit (ICU) in a London hospital after he fell ill in the United Kingdom (UK).
Buhari’s close relative said the former president took ill in London during a medical check-up trip.
Shehu confirmed on Wednesday, July 3, that Buhari had fallen ill while in the UK but reassured Nigerians that the former leader was recovering well under medical care.
Responding to questions about Buhari’s health, Shehu said, “It is true that the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, is unwell. He has been receiving treatment in the UK.”
He reminded the public that Buhari had earlier announced he would be going for his annual medical check-up but became ill during the visit, Vanguard reported.
Shehu expressed optimism about Buhari’s condition, saying, “I am happy to announce to you that he is doing well in his recovery while receiving treatment. We pray for his healthy recovery.”
During his time in office, Buhari regularly travelled to London for routine medical examinations, Daily Trust reported.
However, these visits were paused temporarily due to the coronavirus pandemic.
In 2017, Buhari spent over 100 days in London receiving treatment for an undisclosed health issue, raising concerns about his wellbeing at the time.
