Was Ganduje Rushed to Emergency Department of London Hospital? Son Speaks Out

• The immediate past national chairman of the ruling APC, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, is reportedly out of Nigeria amid alleged health struggles
• There were claims in some quarters suggesting that Ganduje was unwell and receiving treatment at a London hospital
• But addressing this, Ganduje's son, Muhammad, explained that the former Kano state governor remained in good health

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs.

London, United Kingdom (UK) - Ahmad Gogel, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Sunday, July 20, 2025, said rumours that Abdullahi Ganduje is receiving treatment in London "are completely baseless".

Recently, some blogs claimed Ganduje, the immediate past national chairman of the ruling APC, was rushed to the emergency department of a London hospital.

They cited a tweet which claimed that Ganduje is in a critical health condition and sought prayers for his well-being.

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Reacting to the rumours via his known X (formerly Twitter) handle, Gogel fumed at the claims about Ganduje's alleged ill-health, saying the 75-year-old "is in London for official engagements, not due to any health issues."

Ganduje's son speaks on dad's health

In another social media post a few hours later, Gogel stated that he had a conversation with Muhammad, the youngest son of Baba, receiving assurance that the Kano politician is in good health.

Gogel wrote:

"We thank God for his continued well-being and pray for his lasting health and strength."

Legit.ng recalls that Ganduje quit the APC with immediate effect.

In his resignation letter, the former Kano state governor cited health concerns as the reason for stepping down, saying he needs to focus on his well-being.

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Although Ganduje officially pointed to health reasons, multiple party insiders have linked his departure to sustained political pressure and internal discontent.

Snapshot of Ganduje

Ganduje served as the governor of Kano state from 2015 to 2023. He previously served as Rabiu Kwankwaso's deputy governor twice, from 1999 to 2003 and from 2011 to 2015.

The 75-year-old is a member and former national chairman of the ruling APC from August 2023 to June 2025.

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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that President Bola Tinubu gave a fresh appointment to Ganduje following his resignation as the chair of the ruling party.

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Source: Legit.ng