Sowore alleges Tinubu hospitalized in France during absence

Sowore alleges President Tinubu is hospitalized in France, citing the president's prolonged absence after his official three-week trip abroad. Speaking on Arise Television's Prime Time on Monday, the African Action Congress presidential candidate said 'reliable sources have said Tinubu is undergoing treatment in France' and that the president's occasional public appearances are staged to conceal a serious medical condition. He compared the situation to the illnesses of former Presidents Umaru Yar'Adua and Muhammadu Buhari, noting that officials previously claimed those leaders could govern from anywhere while they were actually hospitalized for extended periods. Sowore added that he has been in the United States for the last two weeks and monitored events at the UN General Assembly, but he does not know the specific ailment affecting Tinubu and said the lack of details explains why the president has not been discharged. The allegation remains unverified, and no official statement from the Presidency or French medical authorities has confirmed the claim. Nigerians are left to weigh the rumor against the president's recent public engagements, raising questions about transparency and the potential impact on governance if the claims prove true.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/29/tinubu-hospitalised-in-france-sowore-alleges/