President-elect Bola Tinubu reportedly jetted out of Nigeria to Europe for medical attention after falling ill over the elections drama. This news was reported by Sahara Reporters, who stated that Tinubu's health deteriorated following the recent elections. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Tinubu is traveling to Europe for medical attention.
One of the sources close to Tinubu confirmed to Sahara Reporters that he had left Nigeria for Europe to receive proper medical care. The source stated that Tinubu fell ill after voting on Saturday during the Lagos gubernatorial election and was attended to by local doctors. However, his condition worsened, and he decided to seek medical attention in Europe.
Another source confirmed that Tinubu initially requested for his doctors to be brought down to Nigeria to attend to him. However, he left for Europe on Tuesday night due to his deteriorating health condition. Sahara Reporters further noted that his plane, Falcon 9X with registration number VP-CBT, could not be tracked by air flight tracking websites.
Tinubu is a prominent Nigerian politician and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) party. His health has been a topic of concern among Nigerians, especially since he has been speculated to run for the presidency in the 2023 general elections. The news of his illness and trip to Europe for medical attention has sparked reactions and speculation about his political future.
