Former APC Chairman Reportedly in Good Condition Despite London Hospital Rumours
Ongoing speculation about the health of former APC National Chairman and ex-Governor of Kano State, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has been dismissed by close aides and family members, who insist he is in good health despite reports claiming he is in critical condition at a hospital in London.
In an exclusive interview on Monday, Ganduje’s Chief of Staff and former Kano State Commissioner for Information, Comrade Mohammed Garba, addressed the rumours directly.
He confirmed that the 75-year-old politician is indeed in London, but strongly denied suggestions that his condition is critical.
“He is fine,” Garba said. “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.”
Garba went on to explain that Ganduje has been in the UK since the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari — a reason cited for his absence at the late President’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.”
He added that if the former governor’s health were seriously deteriorating, his supporters would have been informed so that prayers could be offered on his behalf. “There would be no reason to hide such a thing,” Garba said.
A family source, speaking on condition of anonymity, echoed these sentiments, saying that the widespread rumours were baseless.
“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 added.
Dr Ganduje, who assumed leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2023, later resigned from his post, citing health concerns. However, his subsequent appointment as Chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) raised eyebrows, with some questioning the sincerity of his resignation.
The move also sparked speculation about internal political manoeuvrings, particularly concerning efforts to court his long-time rival, Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, back into the APC fold.
Despite the political intrigue and public speculation, those closest to Ganduje maintain that he remains in good health and continue to urge the public to disregard unverified reports.
