Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly been hospitalised in London, following complications arising from what was initially a routine medical check-up. According to multiple reliable sources, Buhari became critically ill shortly after arriving in the UK and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where he spent several days before being discharged last week.
Although specific details about his medical condition remain undisclosed, both family sources and his longtime media aide, Garba Shehu, have confirmed the incident, assuring the public that the 81-year-old former leader is currently “recovering well.” He is expected to remain in the United Kingdom until his doctors deem him fit to return to Nigeria.
News of Buhari’s hospitalisation has triggered widespread concern and reactions across the country, with many Nigerians offering prayers and well-wishes for his full recovery.
Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2015 to 2023, was frequently criticised for his repeated medical trips abroad during his time in office—a pattern that often reignited debates about the state of Nigeria’s healthcare system and the need for substantial reforms.
As the nation watches closely, calls for improved domestic medical infrastructure have resurfaced, once again highlighting a long-standing national issue.
