Abia Governor, Ikpeazu, Tests Positive For COVID-19, Directs Deputy To Act
Abia Governor, Ikpeazu, Tests Positive For COVID-19, Directs Deputy To Act
Okezie Ikpeazu, governor of Abia State, has tested positive for COVID-19.
He has directed Ude Chukwu, his Deputy, to act in his capacity until he recovers.
John Kalu, Commissioner for Information in the state, made the disclosure in a statement on Monday.
The statement reads, “Recall that on Saturday, 30th May, 2020, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu volunteered his sample for COVID-19 test and subsequently directed members of the state Executive Council and those of the inter-ministerial committee on COVID-19 to submit themselves for the same test.
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