OSHA Speaker Warns Against Politicising Covid-19 Pandemic

The speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr Timothy Owoeye has appealed to people of Osun State not to politicise the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mr. Owoeye made the appeal during plenary session while reacting to comments of some people on social media condemning the efforts of Federal and State governments to give palliative to the people.

He said the issue of coronavirus affects the whole world which calls for contribution and understanding of individuals.

While commending state government and all committee constituted by the Governor in the fight against coronavirus, the Speaker urged residents of Osun State to obey the lock down order and stay safe to prevent the spread of the disease.

Meanwhile, the Speaker, Mr. Owoeye, has directed the Commissioner for Youths, Sports and Special Needs to appear before the House tomorrow to update the House on the disbursement of cash palliatives to residents of the State.

He said it is important for the Commissioner to appear and intimate the House on the beneficiaries and the modalities for disbursement.

Funmi Adekoya