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Debunks rumour of
being sick and flown abroad for treatment
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has cleared the air over rumours that he had taken ill, even as he advised
journalists to imbibe the culture of responsible journalism which demands a
thorough investigation of issues before publishing.
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| Governor Okowa |
Clearing the air at the Government House
Chapel this morning (12-09-16), Governor Okowa said, he was surprised at the
blatant falsehood published by a section of the social and main stream media
suggesting that he collapsed and was flown abroad for medical attention.
"It is unfair and
uncharitable to disseminate false information. It is very unfortunate at this
age and time that people will intentionally misinform others when there are
opportunity to find out what might have happened", he observed.
"I am told that certain sections
of the social media reported that I have been flown abroad for medical
treatment. When and how did that happen? when I have been very busy treating
hundreds of files on my table". the governor added.
"The truth is that last
Wednesday, I entered the washroom in my office and one of the tiles fell off
from the wall and I had a minor cut on my head and I had two stitches, it was
treated, and I was ok. People know I am a workaholic and that Is why it didn't
stop me from working, I am hale and healthy".
Governor Okowa expressed surprise
that anybody will query why his Deputy, Barrister Kingsley Otuaro will
represent him at public functions even when it is a known fact that the Office
of the Governor and that of the Deputy are one.
He therefore advised media
practitioners to always seek truthful information at all times.
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