Obaze, former Anambra governorship candidate tests positive to COVID-19

Maduako Igbokwe l Wednesday, December 23, 2020

 

ONITSHA, Nigeria –  A former governorship Candidate of People Democratic Party PDP  in Anambra State, Mr Oseloka Obaze has tested positive to COVID-19.  Obaze, a strong ally of former governor of Anambra state, and  PDP  vice presidential candidate in the 2019 election tested positive  during a pre-travel test.

Obaze confirmed his status in a message to newsmen in Awka, on Wednesday,  where he said he has isolated himself and  called on all those who had contact with him in recent times to do so too.

“Yesterday (Tuesday), 22/12/2020, I underwent a routine pre-travel Covid test. Today, I received the result, which indicated that I tested positive for Covid-19. Prior to that I had no symptoms whatsoever and was very disciplined about my COVID-19 preventive protocols.

“I’m quarantining and following the recommended treatment regimen. I’ve reached out to those I might have been in contact with recently to inform them to self-isolate. COVID is real. I urge everyone to take it seriously, “he said