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

Premium Times Nigeria | 13-09-2026 03:40pm |

In an opinion piece, Paul Ibe argues that the health of the president is a national security question ahead of the 2027 election. He suggests that the Nigerian Medical Association should lead a national conversation on the issue, noting its previous advocacy for medical and psychiatric evaluation of presidential and governorship candidates. Ibe proposes that an independent multidisciplinary panel could establish standards, conduct assessments, and provide fitness certification while protecting medical privacy. The article was published by Premium Times Nigeria.

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