Political space withers as COVID -19 ravages

Expectedly, the attention of government at all levels in the country has been focused on how to contain the pandemic. Of the 65 confirmed cases in the country as at yesterday, there are reportedly three politicians serving in different capacities.

There was also a rumour that some senators who recently returned to the country from foreign trips tested positive for the virus, but the Chairman, Senate Committee on Health, Ibrahim Oloriegbe, quickly dispelled it. But against the backdrop of recent meetings in Abuja that involved a large number of government officials, many public servants have reportedly sent in their samples for testing and the results are being awaited.

“The council was suspended because of the size. You have over 50 people seated in the council chambers whenever the meeting holds and that is not advisable at a time like this. But if there would be a very important decision to be taken, you can always summon the relevant people, three, four or five and hold a small meeting and arrive at a decision. It does not mean that one man is going to be taking all the decisions.

According to Okoye, the Commission had commenced preparations for the conduct of bye-elections to fill the vacancies after receiving notifications from the Senate but was compelled to take this step in recognition of the fact that all major activities in the electoral process involve a large gathering of people.

The Kebbi State House of Assembly also suspended some legislative activities last Wednesday as part of measures to safeguard the health of not only members and staff of the Assembly but also their families and the public at large. Reports said the lawmakers’ action followed a motion under matters of urgent public importance by the Chairman, House Committee on Health, Umar Altine-Suru representing Suru constituency.

The PDP, on its part, shut down activities at its national secretariat and states offices across the country. The party, in a statement, also last Monday, by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, suspended all activities bordering on congresses, rallies and a large gathering of its members.

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