Former Lagos State Governor, Tinubu to undergoes knee surgery

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu

Former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is to undergo a knee surgery, a statement from the Tinubu Media Office said on Monday.

The office said it was to clarify reports on why the former governor and one of the pillars of the new All Progressives Congress had been absent from the public in recent time.

The statement read, “This brief statement explains the reason behind the absence of the former Governor of Lagos State and leading founder of the All Progressives Congress,   Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, from public engagements in the past few days.

“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 orthopaedic surgery is necessary at this time.

“The week of the 5th of August has been slated for the surgery.  Tinubu is expected to resume his normal political activities and public engagements following clearance from his doctors.”