If elected, Atiku will refuse to use Nigerian health facilities.

On Sunday, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, dodged questions about using Nigerian health facilities if he is elected president in 2023.
Atiku refused to agree to use the facility during a town hall meeting hosted by Arise TV in collaboration with the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD).

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and the New Nigeria Peoples Party’s (NNPP) flagbearer, Rabiu Kwankwaso, both attended the event.

Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, did not attend the event.

During the event, an anchor asked if the presidential candidates would declare their health status if elected, and Atiku said he would if necessary.

When asked if he was willing to use facilities in the country, the former vice president stated, “The Nigerian health facilities that care for my health may not be available.” You are aware of our limitations. We’ve been discussing those constraints.”

“I will review the Nigeria Health Insurance Scheme system initiated while I was Vice President, and make it inclusive and affordable for all Nigerians,” Atiku said of his plan to make healthcare more accessible and affordable.

“First and foremost, we must address the issue of primary healthcare.” After we address this issue, which affects the vast majority of our citizens, we can move on to secondary and tertiary education. The truth is that the government does not invest enough in the medical sector.”