The Chief of Staff to former APC National Chairman and ex-Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has debunked rumours claiming that Ganduje is in critical condition at a London hospital. In an exclusive interview with journalists on Monday, Comrade Mohammed Garba, Ganduje’s Chief of Staff and former Kano State Commissioner for Information, clarified that the 75-year-old is in stable health, dispelling widespread speculations.

“He is fine. It’s rare for someone of Ganduje’s age not to have minor health concerns, but the claim that he is in critical condition is untrue,” Garba stated. He noted that Ganduje has been in London since the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari and was unable to attend Buhari’s funeral due to his travel. “We spoke with him just last night, and there is no problem. Anyone can fall sick, but he is in stable health,” Garba added.

Garba emphasized that if Ganduje’s health were critical, there would be no reason to conceal it from supporters, as they would seek prayers on his behalf. A family source, speaking anonymously, corroborated Garba’s account, stating, “I’ve spoken with those who are with him in London, and there’s no truth to these rumours. We’re also just seeing these claims circulating.”

Ganduje, who served as APC National Chairman from 2023, resigned from the position citing health reasons, as outlined in his resignation letter. However, his subsequent appointment as Chairman of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) sparked questions about the stated reasons for his resignation. Some speculate that his exit from the APC leadership was a strategic move to facilitate the integration of his political rival, former Kano State Governor Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, into the APC.

The clarification comes amid ongoing discussions about Ganduje’s health, with the former governor’s camp urging the public to disregard unverified reports and focus on verified information regarding his well-being.