On Sunday night, the former vice president of Nigeria and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 election, Atiku Abubakar announced in a tweet that his son tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
“My son has tested positive to coronavirus. @NCDCGov has been duly informed, and he has been moved to Gwagwalada Specialist Teaching Hospital in Abuja for treatment and management. I will appreciate it if you have him in your prayers. Stay safe, coronavirus is real. -AA.” The tweet said.
At the time of filling this report, the NCDC is still yet to make an official statement as regards the case.
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Apply NowIf they finally confirm the case, Nigeria will have a total of 31 coronavirus cases in the country.