Governor Seyi Makinde contracted Coronavirus from known people in Abuja — Oyo state Chief Press Secretary

The Chief Press Secretary to Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde, Mr Taiwo
Adisa, has explained that his boss contracted Coronavirus from ‘known
people’ in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Makinde tested positive on Monday for the deadly coronavirus, and the
NCDC has confirmed that over 135 people have been infected with the
disease.

Adisa who spoke on Silverbird Television (STV) on Tuesday morning,
said there was no need to use the issue of COVID-19 pandemic in the
state as political tool.

Adisa said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rally on March 18,
should not be politicized as at the time of the rally, there was no
known incident of the virus in the state and the governor didn’t show
any symptom of coronavirus.

“The issue of the March 18 PDP southwest Zonal Unification Rally
doesn’t come to play because there was no known incident of the virus in
Oyo State and the governor didn’t also have any symptom(s) as at that
time.”

“The governors went back to Abuja the following day and they held a
series of meetings. The governor had contact with people that are known.
So, we should not politicise an issue like this,” he stressed.

Meanwhile, former governor of the state, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala
has prayed for a quick recovery for the governor and other victims of
Covid-19.                            

“I am saddened to receive the news of the infection of Governor Seyi
Makinde with Coronavirus (Covid-19). Jehovah Ropheka: The Lord our
Healer Exodus 15:26 will heal you.”

“I pray to Almighty God to heal you and protect your family as you go
through the self-isolation and proper treatments. Similarly, I pray for
the protection of all the citizens of the state from the Covid-19
scourge.”

“There is no established cure for COVID-19 yet but it is not a death sentence as it can be managed.”

“Therefore, I urge my fellow people to obey the governments and work
collectively to stop the spread by constantly washing our hands and
observing high standards of hygiene, avoiding social gatherings and
events. Stay at home, stay safe,” the statement concluded.