BY ADEYEMI AKANJI, BAUCHI – Immediate past governor of Bauchi State, Alhaji Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar has described as shocking the positive results of Governor Bala Mohammed and the Chief of Staff at the Presidency, Abba Kyari to the Covid-19 disease.
Abubakar, in a statement by his Media Aide, Ali Mohammed Ali prayed for the quick recovery of Governor Mohammed, Abba Kyari and the rest of humanity.
He said he received with shock the disturbing news that two of our leaders at the state and national levels in the persons of Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state and Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to the President tested positive to the dreaded Corona virus.
He said; “My fervent prayers are with them, their families and indeed all Nigerians and other members of the global community suffering from this debilitating virus.
“My family and I fervently pray for the quick recovery of these two leaders in particular and other sufferers across the globe.
“This pandemic reminds us of the fragility and ephemerality of life, two reasons why we should all close ranks and fight a common enemy that pose as an existential threat to humanity.
“Covid-19, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) is a global pandemic that cuts across national borders, doesn’t respect Social Class or Cultural values. It strikes at will without regards to creed or status. Beyond our shores, some World leaders affected by it have since gone into self-isolation and a sizeable number in quarantine.
“We should rally round and pray for all who have contracted the disease and wish them a speedy recovery. We should keep in mind that none of us is insulated from its ravages. I implore all and sundry to view the onslaught of Covid-19 as threat to our collective humanity.
“The rampage of Covid-19 has literally lockdown the Universe and with devastating consequences. We should all heed the stay-at-home counsel for now until it is contained. Once again, I beseech the Almighty Allah (SWT) to grant rapid recovery to Mohammed and Kyari and humanity in the shortest possible time,” Abubakar prayed.
