It was Sir Shina Peters who said “Soonest Recover” and entered Nigeria’s database of “ibon shooters”. They said Baba had a stroke; that he could not lift his legs or hands. They added that he had been flown abroad. Another source said it is not true that Baba was purging and that he was recuperating in his house, and then Baba appeared in London dressed like Simon Templar, inspecting paintings with one young man. I was very happy to see the footage of Baba Edun in that gallery. Sources said he suffered fatique. Apparently, in his effort to fix the economy, Baba broke down.
My immediate concern on the matter is the effect of his indisposition on the stabilising economy. We seem to be turning the bend; inflation has dropped to about 18%, and GDP is showing an upward trajectory quarter on quarter.
Naira is strengthening, and the IMF just reviewed our growth projections from about 4% to about 6%. His continued safe handling of this process is very much needed, and as such, if he has any plans of falling sick, he should postpone it immediately.