PRESIDENTIAL spokesman, Garba Shehu, has urged those seeking an update on the condition of Yusuf, son of President Muhammadu Buhari who was injured in a power bike accident on Tuesday night, to allow the First Family to deal with its own problem.
The Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity) to the President regretted the interference on the case of Yusuf who he said was not even a public officer.
Speaking to Saturday Tribune in Abuja on Friday, he said he had nothing new to offer on the condition of the president’s son because, since Tuesday, he had not been to the hospital where Yusuf was admitted.
He said he had not also spoken with anybody on Yusuf’s progress.
Shehu said: “The family should be allowed to manage their problem.
“He is not even a government employee, he is not an elected official.
“I have not gone there (hospital) since the day before yesterday and I am not talking to anyone about him.”
The Presidency had indicated on Wednesday that Yusuf was in stable condition in hospital following injuries he sustained in the accident.
The incident was said to have occurred while he was riding the bike around Gwarimpa area of Abuja. He suffered a head injury and multiple limb fractures.
A statement issued by Shehu earlier had confirmed that Yusuf broke a limb and had a head injury.
The three-paragraph statement declared: “Yusuf Buhari had a bike accident last night around Gwarimpa in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
“He broke a limb and had an injury to the head as a result. He has undergone surgery at a clinic in Abuja. He is in a stable condition.
“The President and his wife, Mrs Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, are thankful to Nigerians for the good wishes and prayers for their son.”
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