Kayode Fayemi, Ekiti State governor, has tested positive for COVID-19.
A top official in the state government disclosed to Newsbreak on Wednesday, that a number of the governor’s domestic staff have also contracted the virus.
Fayemi himself has confirmed his COVID-19 status on Twitter.
He disclosed that he tested positive after a third test. According to him, he feels well, and has gone on self-isolation.
The governor noted that critical tasks will be delegated to his deputy, but will continue his daily routine from home.
I took my third Covid-19 test yesterday and it came back positive. I'm generally ok and I'm already self isolating at home and receiving the best of care from my medical team. I'm delegating critical tasks to my Deputy but will continue routine duty from home. JKF
— Kayode Fayemi (@kfayemi) July 22, 2020
