A yet-to-be officially named son of former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has tested positive for coronavirus.
The son returned recently from Switzerland with his family.
Atiku, who was the presidential candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 presidential election, yesterday, confirmed that his son had tested positive to the coronavirus, which is currently ravaging the world.
In his verified twitter handle yesterday, Atiku appealed to Nigerians to pray for his son who has been moved to Gwagwalada Specialist Teaching Hospital, Abuja.
He said: “My son has tested positive for coronavirus.
“The @NCDCGov (Nigeria Centre for Disease Control) 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.
The former vice president did not give the identity of the affected son and whether the infection occurred in Nigeria or overseas.
Also, Atiku’s media aide, Mr. Paul Ibe, confirmed the incident. He, however, said that he did not know the name of his principal’s son, who is infected by the virus.
