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Breaking: Ganduje is in critical condition now, and he has been rushed to the emergency department of specialist doctors in a London hospital.

He is in need of our prayers 🙏🏼

The post claims Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, former Kano State governor, is in critical condition at a London hospital, a pattern seen with other Nigerian leaders like Abdulsalami Abubakar, who was also reported critically ill in London on July 15, 2025, highlighting a reliance on foreign healthcare despite Nigeria's oil wealth and lack of world-class local hospitals.

During Ganduje’s 2015-2023 tenure, Kano State saw no significant hospital infrastructure development, with a 2021 World Bank report noting Nigeria’s healthcare system suffers from underfunding (less than 5% of GDP) and brain drain, losing 70% of its trained doctors to foreign countries since 2010, suggesting missed opportunities for self-sufficiency.

Public reactions on X reflect frustration with political elites seeking treatment abroad, a trend backed by a 2019 Transparency International study showing Nigeria’s corruption perception index at 26/100, linking misallocated funds—estimated at $400 billion lost since independence—to inadequate domestic healthcare.

Ganduje’s health: Family, CoS make clarifications

Discussions have continued regarding the health of former APC National Chairman and former Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, following reports claiming he is in critical condition at a hospital in London.

However, in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST on Monday, Ganduje’s Chief of Staff and former Kano State Commissioner for Information, Comrade Mohammed Garba, provided clarity on the matter, stating that although Ganduje, who is 75 years old, is indeed in London, he is in good health contrary to the rumours circulating.

“He is fine. Of course, it is rare for someone of Ganduje’s age not to have some minor health concerns, but it is not true that he is in critical condition as people are claiming,” the former Commissioner stated.

He added that since the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Ganduje has been in London, which is why he was unable to attend Buhari’s funeral.

“We spoke with him just last night, and there is no problem. Anyone can fall sick, but as far as I know, he is in stable health,” Garba said.

Mohammed Garba further stated that if Ganduje’s health were in a critical state, they would have no reason to hide it from his supporters so that prayers could be made on his behalf.

Additionally, a family source who spoke to DAILY POST on condition of anonymity confirmed that there is no truth to the rumours about Ganduje’s health.

“I have not spoken to him directly, but I have spoken with those who are with him over there, and there is nothing like what is being spread. We are also just seeing these rumours everywhere,” the source said.

Ganduje, who led the APC from 2023, resigned from his position citing health reasons, as stated in his resignation letter.

HenryWilliams:
Go and join your padi .
Others will soon join you
A new Nigeria is coming and these old filth aren't needed.

HenryWilliams:
Go and join your padi .
Others will soon join you
A new Nigeria is coming and these old filth aren't needed.

givedemwotowoto:
What is happening to Tinubu’s allies? Nigerians are watching!

TouchNfollow:
https://x.com/A_Y_Rafindadi/status/1946902716699017552?t=DRQ0lujV1_N4NpqDYD_r5w&s=08[/quote]He has dollars. Let his dollars save him

NJV:
He's an old man naaaa. God already blessed him with many years. Who even told you he needs our prayers? And why do they always end up in London hospitals? Anyway, what will be will be.

CoronaVirusPro:
On behalf of my highly esteemed and honorable self, and His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), we would like to wish Ganduje a speedy recovery.

Tinubumustgo:



Charity should begin at home 🏠 but reverse is the case for our Nigeria politicians.