May 12, 2026

Buhari wishes Trump, wife quick recovery from coronavirus

By Saddam Yusuf Saleh

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, prayed for a quick recovery for United States President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, who reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.

Buhari’s message was contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.

The statement read; “President Muhammadu Buhari joins all citizens of United States of America in prayers for quick and full recovery of President Donald Trump and his wife, Melanie, who reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.

“The President notes, with sympathy, that the incident of COVID-19 in the White House manifests the challenge posed by the pandemic across the world, and difficulty in containing the spread.

“While wishing the American First Family speedy turnaround in their current health status, President Buhari urges more compliance among Nigerians to protocols, and adherence to advice of medical doctors, particularly epidemiologists.”

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