The Ondo State governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, on Monday, has tested negative for coronavirus seven days after he was confirmed positive.
The governor disclosed this on Monday at a news briefing in Akure.
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As a mark of respect for the departed and as part of the mourning period, we have not appointed a new commissioner for Health. I have only approved that my Special Adviser on Health supervise the Ministry until we take further decision. pic.twitter.com/nwRYBeDEF8
— Arakunrin Akeredolu (@RotimiAkeredolu) July 6, 2020
Presently, the Infectious Disease Hospital here in Akure has been stretched to the limits, so also are our medical equipment and personnel. The obvious implication of this for us, is that prevention is the best way to reduce pressure on cure.
— Arakunrin Akeredolu (@RotimiAkeredolu) July 6, 2020
We have commenced Covid19 testing at the Federal Medical Center, Owo while the Akure Testing Centre will also commence in due course. Our third center in Ondo is currently being designed.
— Arakunrin Akeredolu (@RotimiAkeredolu) July 6, 2020
My dear people, in spite of the vicissitude of the times, I wish tell you that I am unshaken in my conviction and faith in our ability to overcome this pandermic. I urge us all to act responsibly, deepen our prayers for divine intervention and perfect healing for our state
— Arakunrin Akeredolu (@RotimiAkeredolu) July 6, 2020
The Governor has also appointed Temitayo Oluwatuyi popularly called Tukana as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG).
Announcing Oluwatuyi’s new appointment, Akeredolu on his official Twitter account wrote;
“Today, I announced the appointment of Hon. Temitayo Oluwatuyi “Tukana” as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) to resume immediately following the resignation of Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde.”
Today, I announced the appointment of Hon. Temitayo Oluwatuyi "Tukana" as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) to resume immediately following the resignation of Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde.
— Arakunrin Akeredolu (@RotimiAkeredolu) July 6, 2020
This is coming after Ifedayo Abegunde (Abena) resigned from the position on Monday morning. There are speculations that Abegunde is loyal to the embattled Deputy Governor who defected to PDP last month.
He communicated this in a letter dated July 6 and addressed to the Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu.
