Concerns have continued to swirl over the health of former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ex-Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, following unverified reports alleging that he is in critical condition at a hospital in London.
However, Ganduje’s Chief of Staff and former Kano State Commissioner for Information, Comrade Mohammed Garba, has addressed the speculation, offering clarity during an exclusive interview with DAILY GAZETTE on Monday.
Garba confirmed that Ganduje, 75, is indeed in London but dismissed claims that his condition is critical.
“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,” he said.
He further explained that Ganduje has been in the UK since the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, which is why he was unable to attend the 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 added.
He also emphasized that there would be no reason to conceal any serious health issue from the public or Ganduje’s supporters if that were the case.
“If his health were in a critical state, we would have no reason to hide it from his supporters so that prayers could be made on his behalf,” he stated.
In addition to Garba’s comments, a family source who spoke with DAILY GAZETTE on condition of anonymity also rejected the health rumours.“
“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 became APC National Chairman in 2023, stepped down from the position citing health concerns in his resignation letter.
However, his subsequent appointment as Chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) raised eyebrows, with some questioning the sincerity of his stated reasons for resigning.
Others speculate that his resignation from the APC leadership may have been politically motivated, possibly linked to internal efforts to reintegrate his longtime rival, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, into the ruling party.
