April 12, 2026 | News
Zainab Abubakar Galadima, daughter of prominent political figure Buba Galadima, has opened up on her resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), revealing a traumatic personal experience that nearly cost her son his life and ultimately shaped her decision to leave the ruling party.
Speaking during an interview on a podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, the former Wuse Ward councillor in the Abuja described her ordeal as “life-altering,” pointing to what she called systemic failures in Nigeria’s healthcare, security, and governance systems.
According to her, the incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when her son suddenly became critically ill.
“One day, Nigeria happened to me. My son was sick, he could not breathe, he was convulsing, so I ran to the hospital at 1 a.m.,” she recounted.
She alleged that upon arriving at Asokoro, medical personnel on duty initially refused to provide urgent care without upfront payment, despite the severity of the child’s condition.
Galadima claimed she was asked to provide between N10,000 and N15,000 before treatment could begin, even as her son struggled to breathe.
“I begged them, explained who I was, and told them my son could not breathe, but they told me to drop him and go bring money,” she said.
She further narrated that help only came after a concerned individual alerted a doctor, who intervened and began treatment.
“By the time the doctor attended to him, my son regained consciousness. We later paid just N500. Because of N500, my son could have died,” she added.
The experience, she said, reinforced her long-standing concerns about the state of the nation.
“I am a Nigerian, I know exactly what is going on — insecurity, hunger, lack of opportunity, no social justice. So many things are wrong,” she stated.
Galadima explained that although she had remained in the APC out of hope for internal reform, her confidence in the party had diminished over time.
“My conscience left the APC a long time ago. I stayed because I believed we could make things better from within, but that belief gradually faded,” she said.
Her formal resignation from the party was conveyed in a letter dated March 30, 2026, addressed to the Wuse Ward Chairman in the Abuja Municipal Area Council, where she cited a loss of ideological alignment.
“I tried, I am tired; my conscience left the party, so I quit,” she wrote.
Despite her political background and access to private healthcare, she noted that circumstances prevented her from reaching alternative medical facilities in time, stressing that many Nigerians face even worse situations daily.
She concluded by calling for urgent reforms that prioritise human life, dignity, and equitable access to essential services.
Her account has since sparked conversations about the state of public healthcare and governance in Nigeria, with many describing her experience as a reflection of the challenges faced by ordinary citizens.
SUNTV Global Channel reporting.
