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The Digest:

Femi Adesina, former presidential spokesman, defended Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to seek treatment in London, stating that Nigerian hospitals lacked the necessary facilities for his care. Adesina highlighted the importance of continuity in healthcare, as Buhari had long relied on London hospitals.


Key Digest:
  • Femi Adesina spoke during Channels TV’s special coverage of Buhari's funeral.
  • He stated that Buhari could have died earlier if he had used Nigerian hospitals.
  • Adesina emphasized that Buhari had always used London hospitals before his presidency.
  • UK doctors were familiar with Buhari’s medical history, making it easier for him to seek care in London.
  • Nigerian hospitals lacked the required expertise and facilities for Buhari’s treatment, according to Adesina.
  • Some critics questioned Buhari’s death in a London hospital, but Adesina defended the decision.
  • Adesina stressed the continuity of care by sticking to the doctors already familiar with Buhari’s medical history.

Adesina’s remarks highlight the necessity of adequate medical infrastructure, stressing that Buhari’s medical care in London was based on practicality, not preference. He urges critics to understand the situation within the context of continuity in medical treatment.

Sources: Channels TV, Daily Post, Premium Times