Shettima Visits Buhari in London on Tinubu’s Orders to Assess Health Status – Presidency Sources
By Okafor Joseph Afam
Publisher, SpringNewsNG | July 11, 2025
Vice President Kashim Shettima’s recent visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari in London was a mission ordered by President Bola Tinubu to assess the ex-leader’s current health condition and medical needs, according to Presidency sources.
Speaking to BusinessDay under anonymity, a source close to the Presidency revealed that while there were initial concerns about Buhari’s health, “he is recovering fast,” and there is no truth to circulating rumours that he is critically ill.
“Shettima was directed by President Tinubu to check on the former President and make necessary arrangements for proper care, should there be a need,” the source said, emphasizing that “there is nothing unusual about the trip. Anybody can be sick. What matters is that the President took proactive action.”
This clarification aligns with recent social media posts by Bashir Ahmad, former media aide to Buhari, who sought to calm public anxiety over the former president’s wellbeing. Ahmad shared images of Buhari meeting with Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), in London.
“I wish H.E. former President Muhammadu Buhari a good, strong and speedy recovery. You are in my thoughts and prayers, with much love and all good wishes,” Adesina wrote, fueling optimism about Buhari’s health.
Buhari, 82, has had a long history of health-related travels to the UK, especially during his first term between 2015 and 2019, when he spent significant periods abroad for medical treatment. According to public records, as of August 2021, Buhari had spent over 200 days on medical visits to the United Kingdom.
However, his second term saw fewer medical trips, a development attributed to his improved health during the latter years of his presidency.
Vice President Shettima’s visit underscores continued respect for Buhari’s legacy and signals the Tinubu administration’s commitment to the welfare of former national leaders
