Bola Tinubu, former governor of Lagos state, has been hospitalised in Paris, France, after falling ill, TheCable understands. Howeve...
Bola Tinubu, former governor of Lagos state, has been
hospitalised in Paris, France, after falling ill, TheCable understands.
However, contrary to speculations, he has not been diagnosed
with COVID-19.
TheCable understands he tested negative for COVID-19 before
travelling to the UK in December.
He initially complained of exhaustion and had travelled out
to rest, TheCable was informed.
He was flown to Paris for medical attention at the weekend.
Tunde Rahman, his spokesperson, has denied that the APC
stalwart is down with COVID.
“This story is inaccurate. Asiwaju is healthy and does not
have COVID-19,” he said.
“He took his annual
trip and as part of the preparation for the trip he took a COVID-19 test which
was negative. Since the advent of the pandemic Asiwaju has always done his
level best to observe, as strictly as humanly possible, all government advice
and safety protocols to prevent the spread of the virus and to keep himself and
those around him safe from harm.
“This has not changed. Shortly before Christmas, he indeed
travelled out of Nigeria for his annual holiday. This is something he does each
year to give himself a chance to rest and reflect on the year just passed while
also preparing for the challenges and opportunities of the one to come.
“There will be no further comment on this story from our
office.”
He was silent on whether or not Tinubu has been hospitalised
in Paris.
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