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Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by zakim(op): 12:37pm On May 30, 2020
COVID-19: Kogi index case known to me—Sen Melaye

Senator Dino Melaye has said that Covid-19 case in Kogi state is real and authentic, even as the family confirmed the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)’s position on matter. In a press statement on Saturday, the former senator who represented Kogi west senatorial district of the state noted that the index case from Kabba is personally known to him.

“I want to announce that the covid-19 case in Kogi is real and authentic and can not understand why any responsible government will want to deny and invariably kill her citizens. “One of the cases is from Kabba and the victim is personally known to me. I cannot be part of those who will play politics with the lives of my people.

“Covid-19 is real but not a death sentence if handled early enough. Family members of the Kabba victim who got referral to Abuja from Federal Medical Center in Lokoja and all those who had contact with him should please surrender themselves for test so as to curtail the spreed. “Kogi State government must come down from her imaginary high horse and start contact tracing to help curtail the spread. “It is illogical to think we will be free with our proximity to affected states.

God will hear our cry and heal our land. God bless Okunland! God bless Kogi West! God bless Kogi State,” he said.

Also, the family of the the Kabba index has confirmed the status of the victim as been positive to COVID-19. “I wish to affirm, on behalf of Ejibunu family, that the Chief Imam of Kabba, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Ejibunu, was down with flu some few days back and he had to be hospitalised at the Specialist Hospital in Kabba.

Further medical attention was sought at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Lokoja as the flu did not abate after some days. At the FMC, he was referred to the National Hospital in Abuja and the text conducted on him by the NCDC showed that he was Covid-19 positive,” Chief Tai Ejibunu (Obatebise of Oweland), explained in a statement on behalf of the family.

He said following the confirmation of the status of the imam, one of the sons who has been in close contact with with him was subjected to text but turned negative.

“The family would have come out to speak on the matter, but we were not comfortable with the ding dong game going on between the NCDC and the Kogi State government. “The family is concerned about the well being of other Owes and we wish to confirm that Covid-19 has fond its way sadly to our community and the State. Therefore, no need for Kogi State government to deny the obvious,” he added.

He stressed that the Chief Imam had not ventured outside the State of recent, “so, the virus could have been contacted within”.

He said the family is cooperating with the State Government and the NCDC to stem the spread, adding “this evening, contact tracing and testing of family members of the Chief Imam had began.”
Source: https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/covid-19-kogi-index-case-known-to-me-sen-melaye.html

Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by Nobody: 12:49pm On May 30, 2020
To Mr Dino everything is POLITICS
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by FlordFlorez(m): 12:50pm On May 30, 2020
Thanks for the clarification, uncle Dino.
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by SarkinYarki: 12:50pm On May 30, 2020
Dino should leave Yahaya Bello alone to handle that useless NCDC
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by GOFRONT(m): 12:55pm On May 30, 2020
Who Trust Dino the wife beater??
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by Bluezy13(m): 1:11pm On May 30, 2020
Hehehe...


Dino don collect him share.
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by Enwhen(m): 1:13pm On May 30, 2020
supportnija:
To Mr Dino everything is POLITICS
Not politics , real o, Na the matter btw NCDC and Kogi Govt we dey settle since.
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by EcoBrick:
I said it before here that Yahaya Bello has been lying and covering up the COVID-19 cases through state powers and people attacked me. That is the height of irresponsibility on his part. His cover up has actually exposed more of his people to the virus. COVID-19 is not a death sentence.
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by Afamed:
Its a matter of time
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by ABLESOFT2(m): 1:45pm On May 30, 2020
Gbefun Nla Nla
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by Chuknovski(m): 5:29pm On May 30, 2020
kogi my state, a state in a disparaging state of quagmires, a state suffering perpetually in the hands of bumbling morons, what a miasma..grin
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by sammyj: 5:29pm On May 30, 2020
shocked Where is that youth lying agbero governor that continues to embarrass the youth in Nigeria. I thought he said his has no Coronvirus in the first place!!!
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by Djbabooze(m): 5:29pm On May 30, 2020
He should pray
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by fishjam: 5:30pm On May 30, 2020
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Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by ODJ123(m): 5:30pm On May 30, 2020
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*Na the matter we dey settle since morning.*

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Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by ofiko123(m): 5:30pm On May 30, 2020
Must dino react to everything..??
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by fishjam: 5:30pm On May 30, 2020
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Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by Tonyspecial(m): 5:30pm On May 30, 2020
Finally

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Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by iCauseTrouble: 5:31pm On May 30, 2020
grin
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by lomprico(m): 5:31pm On May 30, 2020
supportnija:
To Mr Dino everything is POLITICS
oga, covid-19 is politics in Nigeria.
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by Shezkid01(m): 5:31pm On May 30, 2020
Wahala wa oo
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by Cutefergieee: 5:31pm On May 30, 2020
Ok
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by Nobody: 5:31pm On May 30, 2020
Just imagine!
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by recievesense: 5:31pm On May 30, 2020
angry
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by lordmayor2013(m): 5:32pm On May 30, 2020
Please nairalanders, how can I comment on a post here on nairaland?
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by Nobody: 5:33pm On May 30, 2020
But the state government said there is no covid in the state
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by Exc2000: 5:33pm On May 30, 2020
May Allah heal him
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by ayusco85(m): 5:33pm On May 30, 2020
Na the matter we still dey settle o.
Yahaya bello still dey deny am say nobody get covik 19 in kogi state.
We dey kogi state government house like this dey settle matter with NCDC
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by NaijaOlosho(f): 5:33pm On May 30, 2020
grin
Re: Imam Ejibunu Tests Positive For COVID-19 In Kogi - Family Says. Melaye Reacts by ayusco85(m): 5:33pm On May 30, 2020
lordmayor2013:
Please nairalanders, how can I comment on a post here on nairaland?
Thunder fire u
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