Buhari: Your govt failed – NMA tackles Femi Adesina over comment on Nigerian hospitals
The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, has strongly criticized former presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, describing his recent comments on the Nigerian healthcare sector as an “insult to Nigerians”.
Adesina, during a Television interview, stated that late former President Muhammadu Buhari might have died earlier if he had relied on Nigerian hospitals.
He further claimed that Nigerian healthcare facilities lacked the equipment and expertise needed to manage Buhari’s condition, hence the decision to seek treatment in London.
Reacting to the statement, Chairman of the NMA, Rivers State chapter, Dr. Diamond Tamunokuro, in an interview with DAILY POST, said Adesina’s remarks were deeply disrespectful to the millions of Nigerians who depend on the same health system for everything from basic care to specialized treatment.
Tamunokuro described the comments as reflective of the failure of the administration Adesina served, particularly in the area of healthcare development.
He called on Nigerians to hold political leaders accountable and question whether they genuinely have the country’s best interest at heart or are simply in government for personal enrichment.
It’s an insult on well meaning Nigerians to hear such statements from politicians and political appointees.
“I mean, there are Nigerians in this country that receive healthcare from the same healthcare system that Mr. Femi Adesina just completely abused and ridiculed.
“And they receive all kinds of treatments from basic medical treatment to specialist treatment. And they have lived even longer than the late president lived.
