BREAKING: Ebonyi Governor, Umahi Tests Positive For COVID-19

Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi has tested positive for COVID-19.

The Governor revealed this in a statement he personally signed.

Umahi said he is asymptotic and has since isolated himself in line with protocols by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Channels TV reports.

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Meanwhile, some of the governor’s close aides also tested positive for the virus after carrying out the coronavirus test.

Following this, Umahi handed over to his Deputy Kelechi Igwe, to oversee the frontline coordination of the state’s fight against the disease.

The governor further expressed that he’s working from home and will conduct all meetings virtually.

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