Former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has been discharged from a hospital in London and is currently in recovery mode, his former media aide, Garba Shehu, revealed on Friday.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Shehu debunked claims that the former president was in critical condition, noting that Buhari’s health continues to improve steadily.
According to Shehu, reports suggesting a severe health scare were exaggerated. He confirmed that while Buhari was hospitalised, his condition has since stabilised.
Naijaonpoint reports that Shehu said, “Buhari has been discharged. It was not as intense as reported.
“He was hospitalised, and now he is being cared for. He is in a recovery mode. Each day, he gets better, but until it’s all over, you can’t say it is over.”
Shehu also highlighted Buhari’s strong post-presidency health, stressing that the 82-year-old appears healthier now than he did before assuming office in 2015.
He said, “He looked much better after leaving the office than before he became president.”
The former spokesman attributed Buhari’s fitness to healthy eating habits and a consistent exercise routine, noting that the ex-leader remains physically active both at home and abroad.
Providing insight into Buhari’s lifestyle in retirement, Shehu stated that the former president maintains a disciplined fitness schedule at his Daura farm.
Shehu said, “He eats healthy and exercises regularly. At the farm in Daura, four times a week, he does one and a half hours of rigorous walking all around.”
He added that even during his stay in the UK, prior to falling ill, Buhari maintained his routine.
“Even in the UK, when he went for a medical check before he fell ill, he flooded the streets,” Shehu said, referring to the former president’s regular walks.