According to the statement, Kanu also suffered from poorly managed hypertension, deteriorating kidney function and untreated cardiac complications before an independent medical team led by Emeritus Professor Martin Aghaji was granted access to him. It claimed that following the intervention of the independent medical team, Kanu’s potassium level improved from 2.1 mmol/L to 2.9 mmol/L, while episodes of nosebleeds, fainting, light-headedness, swollen feet and persistent headaches reduced significantly. His personal physicians did,” the family stated, alleging that rather than being commended, the doctors have since faced intimidation and persecution. AdvertisementThe family further alleged that the DSS petitioned the MDCN against Prof. Aghaji over medication adjustments considered medically necessary by the independent team. Meanwhile, in a separate petition addressed to the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), a copy of which was obtained by THE WHISTLER, Kanu urged the association to intervene, insisting that his life remains in danger and accusing authorities of continuing to harass his independent medical team.