Tinubu Goes For Knee Surgery In US

According to a short statement from the media officer of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, one of the national leaders and founders of Nigeria's new political party, the APC (All Progressives Congress), the former governor of Lagos State will undergo surgery on his knee today in the United States.

Tinubu has been out of Nigeria since the second week of July, spending weeks in United Kingdom before moving to the United States.

In his absence from home, the APC was registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

The following day, the former Lagos Action Congress of Nigeria hoisted the flag of the new party.
Tinubu's non-appearance at such an important political event had spurred speculations about his whereabouts.

But the statement today appeared to have put all permutations to rest.

"Based on previous sports injury on one of his knees and recent further aggravation on the knee from rigorous political and family related activities, he has been advised by his doctors, despite his persistent reluctance that orthopedic surgery is necessary at this time", the statement read.

Tinubu is expected to resume his normal political activities and public engagements following clearance from his doctors.