Former President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly been receiving medical treatment in London since arriving in the UK in April.
Multiple family sources disclosed that what was initially meant to be a routine medical check-up turned into a full hospital admission after the former president fell ill.
Although details about the illness and the specific hospital remain undisclosed, Buhari’s longtime spokesperson, Garba Shehu, confirmed the development and assured the public that the former leader is recovering well.
“Following your inquiry, I wish to state as follows: It is true that the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, is unwell. He has been receiving treatment in the UK.
“You would recall he made it known that he was going for his annual medical check-up. He became ill there, but I am happy to announce to you that he is doing well in his recovery while receiving treatment. We pray for his healthy recovery,” Shehu said.
It is worth recalling that the former military Head of State has a long history of overseas medical visits, particularly to London, during his tenure from 2015 to 2023.
His first known medical trip was in February 2016, followed by a visit in June of the same year to treat an ear infection.
In January 2017, Buhari spent 50 days in London for a routine check-up, and later in May 2017, he remained in the UK for 104 days for further treatment, raising national concern over his health and capacity to govern.