Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, has tested positive for coronavirus.
Makinde disclosed this in a series of tweets via his official Twitter page on March 30.
I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is POSITIVE. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate.
I just received my COVID-19 confirmation test result. It is POSITIVE. I am asymptomatic and will continue to self-isolate. pic.twitter.com/SX6UAYBb0S
— Seyi Makinde (@seyiamakinde) March 30, 2020
He added that;
I have designated Prof Temitope Alonge, former Chief Medical Director of the University College, Ibadan, as the Head of COVID-19 Task Force while I recover fully. Please continue to comply with all the directives from the COVID-19 Task Force. Stay home, stay safe.
— Seyi Makinde (@seyiamakinde) March 30, 2020
As at the time of filing this report, Oyo state has 7 confirmed cases.
On March 19, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, was bashed by social media users for exposing hundreds of people to Coronavirus spreading in the state.
Peoples Democratic Party had on March 18 staged a ‘mega rally’ with over a thousand people present.
Makinde however apologized for what Twitter users described as “irresponsible” and “insensitive” for exposing people to the danger of Coronavirus.
He came out to say he regretted his actions, adding that the rally “should not have happened”.
