The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party
in the 2019 election, Atiku Abubakar, has revealed that his son tested positive
for coronavirus (COVID-19).
The former vice president who shared the news via his
verified Twitter handle, stated that the NCDC (Nigeria Centre for Disease
Control), has been duly informed about the situation and that his son has been
moved to Gwagwalada Specialist Teaching Hospital in Abuja for treatment and
Management.
"My son has tested positive for coronavirus,” he
tweeted.
"The @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,” he added.
Atiku also asked that Nigerians put his son in prayers.
