The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed optimism that Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde would surmount the present challenges of battling with COVID-19 pandemic, saying he had before now demonstrated exemplary leadership of people who can win any battle.
The chairman, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Alhaji Kunmi Mustapha, stated this while reacting to the news of the governor testing positive to the dreaded Coronavirus.
Mustapha said the governor had continued to exhibit traits of an astute and brave leader, doing everything to make easier for his people even in the wake of the spreading virus.
He called on God to heal the governor in no time so that he could continue his good work for the benefit of the people of the state.
”It is with rude shock we heard of the result of the test conducted by our governor on the dreaded COVID-19, my people have been so apprehensive about his condition while I assure them that the governor is alright, he will soon be certified cured of the virus.
”The fear we nurse is not out of place, judging from the fact that this man has provided an exemplary leadership trait, both in politics and governance, we will continue to support him in prayer, my Governor is going to bounce back with full vigour soon.”
Mustapha condemned insinuations from some quarters that the governor knowingly exposed himself to the virus, saying that, ”the moment was of great fear and trepidation and this is when you know who really is a leader, he had to do some things himself and he did, some other people would have sacrificed their lieutenants at that moment, he went to meetings and events on behalf of the good people of the state and that is expected of a good leader, our prayers are with him, like I said, we will soon hear good news about his status.”
Makinde had announced on Sunday that the test he took because of his exposure to the virus at a meeting at Abuja came back positive, which heightened fear among the people of the state.
