Temidayo Akinsuyi, Lagos

As Nigerians continue to battle the ravaging coro­navirus pandemic, some prominent political office holders are yet to submit themselves for testing to determine their status.

Some among these are Senate President Ahmad Lawan, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, and Governor Babajide San­wo-Olu of Lagos State.

President Muham­madu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo already submitted them­selves to coronavirus test last week. Both results came out negative.

However, it was a differ­ent case for Abba Kyari, the President’s Chief of Staff as he was positive to the virus.

Other prominent Nige­rians who have tested pos­itive are Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Ser­vice, Muhammed Baband­ede, and Francis Okiye, Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly.

When asked if the Senate President had undergone the test, his media aide, Ola Awoni­yi, said he is not aware. However, a source close to the number three cit­izen said he is certain he has not done the test “since he has exhibited no symptoms”.

Another source in the National Assembly also informed our correspon­dent that the Speaker of the House, Femi Gbaja­biamila, is yet to submit himself for the test in order to determine his status.

When contacted, Lanre Lasisi, media aide of the speaker asked our corre­spondent to send a text. He is yet to respond as at the time of going to press.

Also on Monday, Gben­ga Omotosho, Lagos State Commissioner for Infor­mation, said he is unsure if Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has gone for the coronavirus test to determine his status.

It would be recalled that the chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Fo­rum (NGF) and governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, had implored his fellow governors and all those who attended the Wednesday, March 18 NGF meeting to go for test.

When asked if Gover­nor Sanwo-Olu has also submitted himself for testing, Omotosho said he is unsure but added that other members of the Lagos State cabinet have done the test.

“I don’t know if the governor has done the test. But I suspect so be­cause every member of the cabinet has done it. I didn’t ask him if he has done it or not,” the com­missioner said.

Also speaking with Daily Independent, an­other aide of the gover­nor said while he is un­certain if the governor has gone for the test or not, the governor has been going about his nor­mal activities without showing any symptoms of the virus.

“There is no cause for alarm. Don’t also forget that the first lady, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, is a first class medical practitioner. So, the first family in Lagos will not take lightly any medical issue at all espe­cially a global pandemic like coronavirus”, he said.

https://www.independent.ng/covid-19-lawan-gbajabiamila-sanwo-olu-yet-to-undergo-test/

Really?

only the elites go run test multiple times.. but poor masses must show they are about to die before being tested...

Davido, without any symptoms, tested his whole generation even with his dog.. life's truly not fair..

I Just pray the cure is discovered early enough.. if not ehn, we in for some real big troubles and our great Men of God can't save us other than give motivational speeches.

Fear dey catch them

The fact that they have no symptoms of Corona such as sneezing or coughing shouldn't stop them from doing the test. Even Makinde said he has no symptoms despite testing positive

True. The president, Vice President has done the test. Why cant the number 3 and 4 citizens do the same

nairavsdollars:
The fact that they have no symptoms of Corona such as sneezing or coughing shouldn't stop them from doing the test. Even Makinde said he has no symptoms despite testing positive

nairavsdollars:
The fact that they have no symptoms of Corona such as sneezing or coughing shouldn't stop them from doing the test. Even Makinde said he has no symptoms despite testing positive

we understand Makinde is a Governor.. it's so obvious.. but how can davido pack 32 people for test when under 400 people have been tested so far in nigeria

i salute Makinde for opening up. If he had decided to be silent and treating himself while in self-isolation, do you think anybody will know?

hisexcellency34:
True. The president, Vice President has done the test. Why cant the number 3 and 4 citizens do the same

Maybe that's what The Senate President and Speaker are doing

nairavsdollars:
i salute Makinde for opening up. If he had decided to be silent and treating himself while in self-isolation, do you think anybody will know?

Sanwolu needs it. He has exposed himself too much

Abeg Sanwo Pontius Pilate should get tested ASAP.

Am beginning to like the guy.

Lagos still need him.

The other 2 clowns should be bundled and quarantined immediately because the NASS is a major spreading point.

Gbajamilla should not risk the the life of others Biko

When asked if Gover­nor Sanwo-Olu has also submitted himself for testing, Omotosho said he is unsure but added that other members of the Lagos State cabinet have done the test.

“I don’t know if the governor has done the test. But I suspect so be­cause every member of the cabinet has done it. I didn’t ask him if he has done it or not,” the com­missioner said.

“There is no cause for alarm. Don’t also forget that the first lady, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, is a first class medical practitioner. So, the first family in Lagos will not take lightly any medical issue at all espe­cially a global pandemic like coronavirus”, he said.

The commissioner makes no sense

Ajibel:
When asked if Gover­nor Sanwo-Olu has also submitted himself for testing, Omotosho said he is unsure but added that other members of the Lagos State cabinet have done the test.

“I don’t know if the governor has done the test. But I suspect so be­cause every member of the cabinet has done it. I didn’t ask him if he has done it or not,” the com­missioner said.

“There is no cause for alarm. Don’t also forget that the first lady, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, is a first class medical practitioner. So, the first family in Lagos will not take lightly any medical issue at all espe­cially a global pandemic like coronavirus”, he said.

Is it true Willie Obiano has tested positive Can anybody confirm

nairavsdollars:
i salute Makinde for opening up. If he had decided to be silent and treating himself while in self-isolation, do you think anybody will know?

Did you salute El Rufai for opening up?

he should salute him over what

fyneguy:


Did you salute El Rufai for opening up?

hisexcellency34:
he should salute him over what

over what did he salute Makinde?

For coming out boldly to declare his status even though he knew people may abuse him for PDP rally

fyneguy:

over what did he salute Makinde?