Ex Nigerian President Seriously Ill

Speaking with This Day, a source close to his hilltop mansion in Minna, Niger state has revealed that former military president, Ibrahim Babangida is seriously ill, the source also added that the ex-president’s illness resulted in his inability to attend most public events.


Although the real cause of his illness is still unknown, the source said that it was age-related. He
added that Babangida might be suffering from a relapse of the radiculopathy disease which has troubled him since he was the head of the state.

According to the source, the former Nigerian leader most times is unable to walk without a walking stick or the assistance of his security personnel.


Babangida’s illness became public last week when he attended the valedictory dinner for Justice Fati Lami Abubakar, the former Niger state chief judge, and was aided out of the venue before the end of the event.

The former president has reportedly cut down on receiving visitors at his home and often travels to Abuja where he receives medical attention.