Umahi Hands Over To Deputy After Testing Positive To COVID-19; Ikpeazu Now Negative

By Adesina Soyooye

Saturday July 4, turned out a day of sadness and joy in Ebonyi and Abia States.

Ebonyi State Governor, Engr Dave Umahi has handed over the affairs of the the state to his Deputy Kelechi Igwe.

The Governor did this after he,  and a number of his aides,  tested positive for COVID-19.

In a statement he, personally, signed, Umahi said the result of the test conducted on him, as well as on some of his aides,  came  out positive for the Virus.

He disclosed that he has asked his Deputy, Kelechi Igwe, to take over the affairs of the state as he goes into isolation.

Umahi’s positive status came on the day news emerged that the Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has finally tested negative for the Virus.

There has been apprehension in the state over the health of Okezie, who tested positive for COVID-19 almost three weeks ago, and has been in isolation in Abuja for treatment.

Umahi joins the list of other Governors who had tested positive to the Virus. They include Governors Nasir El-Rufai, (Kaduna) ,  Bala  Mohammed, (Bauchi)  Seyi Makinde, (Oyo) Okezie Ikpeazu, (Abia) Ifeanyi Okowa( Delta) and, Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo).

The First Ladies who contracted it include, Edith Okowa, along with her daughter, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu and, Mrs Ortom, as well as her son and some aides.