Breaking: Gov. Okezie Ikpeazụ tests positive to coronavirus
Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu
The Governor of Abia State Dr. Victor Okezie Ikpeazu has confirmed that he has tested positive to COVID-19.
John Okiyi Kalu, commissioner for information in the State, confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday.
He disclosed that the governor had gone into isolation before his result was confirmed positive, and ordered that the deputy governor would act on his behalf pending the time he resumed duty.
The statement read: “Recall that on Saturday, 30th May, 2020, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu volunteered his sample for COVID-19 test and subsequently directed members of the state Executive Council (EXCO) and those of the inter ministerial committee on COVID-19 to submit themselves for the same test. On Tuesday, 2nd June, 2020. The result of Governor Ikpeazu’s test returned negative.
Consequent on the above, the Governor has directed his Deputy, Rt Hon Ude Oko Chukwu, to act on his behalf pending his full resumption of duties.
“We wish to urge all Abians to take the fight against COVID-19 seriously as the disease is real but not a death sentence. Our state has the resources to manage patients back to good health.”
