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Politics● LowSep 13 · Sep 13, 2026, 2:13 PM

The president’s health: A 2027 national security question, By Paul Ibe

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Premium Times · Sub-Saharan Africa

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) should lead a national conversation on this issue. It has previously advocated medical and psychiatric evaluation of presidential and governorship candidates. An independent multidisciplinary panel could establish appropriate standards, conduct the assessments and provide a professional fitness certification, while protecting legitimate medical privacy. As Nigeria approaches the 2027 presidential election, […] The post The president’s health: A 2027 national security question, By Paul Ibe appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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