The immediate past lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Dino Melaye, has confirmed that COVID-19 is real, adding that he personally knows Kogi State’s index case.
The state’s first patient is reported to be a native of Kabba, same as the flamboyant erstwhile member of the House of Representatives.
In a press statement on Saturday, Melaye said the coronavirus is authentic but not a death sentence if handled early.
He, however, advised the state government to stop playing politics with human lives and face the reality on the ground.
“I want to announce that the cCOVID19 case in Kogi is real and authentic and can not understand why any responsible government will want to deny and invariably kill her citizens.
“One of the cases is from Kabba and the victim is personally known to me. I cannot be part of those who will play politics with the lives of my people.
“Covid-19 is real but not a death sentence if handled early enough. Family members of the Kabba victim who gotra referral to Abuja from Federal Medical Center in Lokoja and all those who had contact with him should please surrender themselves for ta est so as to curtail the spread
“Kogi State government must come down from her imaginary high horse and start contact tracing to help curtail the spread.
“It is illogical to think we will be free with our proximity to affected states. God will hear our cry and heal our land. God bless Okunland! God bless Kogi West! God bless Kogi State,” he said.
