Oshiomhole is believed to have travelled abroad to seek further medical attention after the accident.
But in a swift reaction, the governor, who spoke through the Edo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Louis Odion , said he was fine.
“Governor Aliyu Oshiomhole is not receiving any treatment abroad contrary to the claims of rumour mongers,” Odion said this during a telephone conversation yesterday in Benin City following the confusion over the health of the governor, who is yet to make any public appearance after the accident.
Odion, who claimed to have met Oshiomhole abroad before returning back to the country during the week, said the governor should have returned from his journey by this weekend.
He explained that the rumour of the governor’s ill-health was being spread by his enemies to create confusion and destabilize the government.
“Quote me that I told you the governor is hale and hearty. He is fine. He did not sustain any injury as his enemies are claiming. We could not have lied that he did not sustain any injury if he actually sustained any injury. It (the rumour) is the handiwork of those that want him to die.
“I also travelled abroad and just returned to the country. I met him and spoke with him. He is fine. Right now, I cannot be so certain to tell you he is back into the country because I am not in town yet. But he will be in office to preside over the cabinet meeting on Monday. Thanks for your effort,” he said.
Source: Sunday Trust
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