BREAKING: Deji Adeyanju to Tinubu — “Fix Nigeria’s Health Care, The Shame Is Becoming Too Much”

Prominent human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has written a fiery open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling on him to take immediate and decisive action to revamp Nigeria’s ailing healthcare sector. In a statement released on Tuesday, Adeyanju did not mince words as he described the state of Nigeria’s hospitals as a national embarrassment, particularly in light of the frequent overseas medical trips made by top government officials.

“The shame is becoming too much to bear,” Adeyanju declared, urging President Tinubu to build a world-class hospital in Nigeria capable of handling the medical needs of the presidency, senior government functionaries, and ordinary citizens alike.

The activist’s statement comes just days after the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in a London hospital, reigniting national debate on the state of health care in Nigeria. For years, Buhari himself was known for his frequent medical trips abroad, a trend that Tinubu has continued—sparking heavy criticism from citizens and stakeholders who feel the elite have abandoned the country’s health infrastructure.

In his open message, Adeyanju noted:

“You cannot run to London for every headache. The Nigerian people deserve the same standard of medical care that our leaders seek abroad. This is not only a question of dignity, but of justice.”

He added that building a single, fully equipped, internationally accredited hospital within Nigeria could save billions in foreign medical costs, reduce capital flight, and send a strong message of confidence in Nigeria’s capacity to care for its own.

Adeyanju’s plea is not without precedent. Over the years, successive governments have been criticized for neglecting public hospitals—most of which are underfunded, overcrowded, and in many cases, understaffed. Doctors routinely embark on industrial action over unpaid salaries and poor working conditions, while patients are left to fend for themselves in deplorable facilities.

Many Nigerians on social media have rallied behind Adeyanju’s call, with hashtags like #FixOurHospitalsNow and #HealthcareDignity gaining traction across platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. Some even suggested renaming a future medical center after Buhari—as a reminder of the consequences of foreign health dependence.

Analysts say Adeyanju’s statement may reignite public pressure on the Tinubu administration to prioritize health care reform—a promise buried under growing inflation, subsidy controversies, and insecurity.

As of press time, the presidency has not issued a response to Adeyanju’s remarks. However, insiders suggest that some within Aso Rock are “not entirely dismissive” of the idea, especially given the mounting global scrutiny following Buhari’s foreign burial.

Whether Tinubu will take up Adeyanju’s challenge or allow the pattern of medical tourism to continue remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: the eyes of the nation are watching—and the voices demanding change are growing louder by the day.

Stay with Busterblog.com for further developments on this growing call for health sector reform and Tinubu’s response to Nigeria’s medical dignity crisis.