Malam Garba Shehu, Senior Special Adviser to Muhammadu Buhari when he was President from 2015 to 2023 has confirmed that ex President is currently recovering from illness in London.
Responding to an enquiry about the health of Buhari, Garba Shehu said: “Following your enquiry, 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 (in London). 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.”
Garba Shehu would not speak about the nature of Buhari’s ailment and the hospital where he is being treated.
