After Justice Oguntade’s birthday party in London Okoya, Osoba go into self-isolation

Chief Demola Seriki, a son-in-law to the founder of Eleganza Group of companies, Chief Razaq Okoya, confirmed this to The PUNCH on Wednesday that the industrialist had gone into self-isolation. Seriki however, said Okoya tested negative for COVID-19.

Seriki, who is a former Minister of State for Defence, said indeed Okoya attended the 80th birthday party of the Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Justice George Oguntade, on March 10, 2020.

However, speaking to The PUNCH Seriki said, “It is true that Chief Okoya and many others attended the birthday anniversary of Justice Oguntade in London two weeks ago.

“Since the news emerged that two people who attended the party died of coronavirus, Chief Okoya has done a test and he was negative. He is, however, in self-isolation.”

Also Osoba said he arrived in Nigeria on Thursday last week and went into self-isolation as prescribed by the Lagos State Government.

Osoba, who said there was no cause for alarm, stated that at 81 if the virus was in his body it would have manifested because the party took place 15 days ago.

It’s true two people who attended Justice Oguntade birthday party had died –Osoba

Responding to a question, he said, “Yes, I was at the party and it is true that two people had died but a lot of unnecessary alarm is being raised, although, I sympathise with the families of those who died.

It doesn’t follow they contracted COVID-19 at the party –Osoba

“It does not follow that they contracted the virus at the party, they probably might have been carrying it in their bodies and manifested soon after the party.

“But I was there and the party took place 15 days ago and if there is any virus in my body it should have manifested by now. I came back last Thursday almost a week today and as I landed I granted an interview to TVC at the airport, considering the action that the Lagos State Government has been taken, I announced that I will be going into self- isolation immediately.

“I have been in self-isolation since I returned from the UK and I have had no symptom, no cough, no fever nor itches in my throat and I have been keeping to the rules as given by the government of Lagos State that all of us who arrived from abroad should isolate ourselves for 14 days.

I can’t confirm my status –Dele Momodu

Also, Ovation Publisher, Dele Momodu, who attended the birthday party, said he could not confirm his status as doctors refused to administer the test on him since he had shown no symptoms of the disease.

He tweeted, “I have been inundated with phone calls and a deluge of messages regarding an 80th birthday celebration that I attended in London recently.

“It now appears that at least one person who was believed to have had the COVID-19 attended the party and he has subsequently died as a result of complications arising from the disease and/or other underlying conditions.

“As soon as the news broke, I immediately made arrangements yesterday night to have myself tested for the virus although I have not exhibited any of the symptoms associated with the virus.

“I called a senior Lagos State official and was informed by the relevant authorities that since I had not shown any symptoms in 14 days after the London party,” no test was necessary.

Some others that attended the birthday party include: Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State and his wife; wife of a former Governor of Lagos State, Abimbola Fashola; and Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, wife of the immediate past Lagos governor.

A real estate guru, Olu Okeowo; Mrs. Sade Okoya, Chairman of Channels Television, Mr John Momoh, and his wife; the All Progressives Congress chieftain, Mrs Kemi Nelson; Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola; a former Lagos Deputy Governor, Sarah Sosan; and Senator Lanre Tejuosho.

The wife of the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Aisha Bichi; Iyalode of Lagos, Bintu Tinubu and former Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede and wife.

A former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maj.Gen Ike Nwachukwu (retired), and wife; comedian Tee A, Oba Saheed Elegushi, Erelu Abiola Dosunmu, and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women Affairs Hajo Sani; and socialite, Mrs. Nkiru Anumudu; were also at the party.[/b]

Okeowo, in a statement on Wednesday said, “If we want to live to be 80, we should stop putting octogenarians in derision. I was at the occasion and I gladly played the organ to celebrate an old friend who has been there for me forever. I am alive and so are my wife and son. And today is day 14 (after the incident).”

I isolated myself –Bola Shagaya

On her part, Shagaya said, “When I came back (from the event), I isolated myself for some days to observe if I would show any symptoms. But after few days without any sign of fever or cough, I came out (of isolation).

Abiodun, wife test negative after London party

Meanwhile, Governor Abiodun and his wife, Bamidele, who attended the birthday party in London few weeks ago, have tested negative.

Abiodun’s wife, who spoke through her press officer, Kemi Oyeleye, said her husband and herself attended the party in London and had subjected themselves to coronavirus test after their arrival.

Oyeleye, who spoke with The PUNCH on the phone said she was directed to tell The PUNCH that there was no cause for alarm.

Oyeleye said, “The party was 15 days ago but the period of manifestation of the virus is 14 days. When she returned, both she and her husband were tested and since then she has had no ailment.

“Even till now none of them has any symptom of the virus and the result of the test has come out negative. She said I should tell you this. And from my observation the way she was talking, she is hale and hearty.”

https://punchng.com/london-party-attendees-go-into-isolation-as-two-guests-die/

O deep o

Coro na real man you be.

Helinues what do you say bro?

There should be a book with the Title " Nigeria Elites and Foolishness: Lessons from COVID-19"

At this point, you gotta give it to Coronavirus.

I wish covid19 stays in the big man circle and leave the poor Nigerians out of this saga.

Just like Jack Ma, isn’t this the time we need another Bullion van from Jagaban set for donations of relief materials? Or these politicians only care about elections and nothing more

Coronavirus, respect of nobody, this way, these people should know we are nothing but pencil in the hands of God.

On judgement day, no one will be given a prefential treatment, your good deeds will earn you eternal life,

Shall we start the countdown?

Thank GOD sey dis virus no dey kill as soon e get contact with human...see wetin ground 4 chop..i thank GOD 4 una life.

I have a friend who was at the party taking pictures. Boy money was wasted at that party. The venue cost £10.000

Hmm

Noted.. Next!!!

Hmm... Reckless

wwwihy:
There should be a book with the Title " Nigeria Elites and Foolishness: Lessons from COVID-19"

I love this, ànd really I'm interested... especially the part that says "lessons from covid-19". I pray we will live to tell the story sooner than later in Jesus name

Just wondering why the birthday party couldn't be postponed, when 2020 academic conferences have all been postponed or cancelled! It's even worse that our stupid polithiefcians will never miss any opportunity to launder money, flaunt their loot and shop abroad. Even the streets abroad are not smiling, why can't they just stay put for sometime and stop gallivanting up and down, wasting the few available test kits and overstretching the already fragile healthcare facilities

Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said

"If you hear of an outbreak of plague in a land, do not enter it; but if the plague breaks out in a place while you are in it, do not leave that place."

If mankind had adhered to this advice, the whole world won't be in this mess. Yet, it is the same solution that everyone has adopted now.

So people are definitely not happy because this message came from the noblest of mankind. They can as well kiss a high tension.

Why these people no leave we average nigerians, bringing troubles with their money

Coincidentally, I watched the show on BISCON this yesterday afternoon. The event was well attended by a lot of dignitaries aka AJALAS of Nigeria.
Below are some of faces I saw there on TV- you guys can also help tag the necessary bodies:
Nkiru Anumudu
Razak and Wife (Bisi said he's a long time friend)
The past FIRS chairman
Nike Osinowo
Late Oba Sijuade's wife
Shagaya
Folawiyo
First Lady's representative
OBJ's wife
Dele Momodu
Former Deputy Gov. Of Lagos State(BRF's govt)
Momoh and his wife of Channels TV
Gov. Dapo of Ogun State and Wife
Will modify as I remember...