COVID-19: Five controversies of Kogi gov Yahaya Bello
Published 22 January 2021
In this report, ADEMOLA OLONILUA takes a look at the controversial comments and actions of Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello on COVID-19
COVID-19 only out to create fear, panic
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, in a report on June 30, 2020, alleged that COVID-19 is an artificial creation aimed at causing fear and panic among people.
Bello made this statement as he spoke at the third-day prayers for the state Chief Judge, Justice Nasir Ajana. The governor further claimed that the chief judge did not die of coronavirus.
He advised citizens “not to give in to fear and evil of the issues of COVID-19”, adding that “it is a disease that has been imported, propagated and forced on the people for no just cause”.
Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has assured citizens that the ongoing developmental strides across the state will be sustained by his administration notwithstanding the much talked about second wave of COVID-19.
Bello disclosed this yesterday in his New Year broadcast to people of the state, maintained that his administration has never and will never allow COVID-19 to be the âsoul definerâ of affairs in the state.
âAs before, we remain determined as a Government not to respond to the highly controversial second wave with mass hysteria. While reiterating that our primary objective is keeping Kogi State coronavirus-free as it is at today, we will continue to respond to developments with reason informed by knowledge.
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KOGI State Governor, Yahaya Bello has assured citizens that the ongoing developmental strides across the state will be sustained by his administration notwithstanding the much talked about second wave of COVID-19.
Bello, who stated this on Friday in his New Year broadcast to people of the state, maintained that his administration has never and will never allow COVID-19 to be the “soul definer” of affairs in the state.
“As before, we remain determined as a Government not to respond to the highly controversial second wave with mass hysteria.
While reiterating that our primary objective is keeping Kogi State coronavirus-free as it is at today, we will continue to respond to developments with reason informed by knowledge.