Any genuine inquiry regarding healthcare administration should be directed to the appropriate authorities and not through unlawful, politically motivated intrusions
On Thursday, the Osun state government issued a severe warning regarding the purported invasion of Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) by dismissed council executives.
Dr. Adekunle Akindele, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Public Health, issued a statement in which he accused an All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman who is currently facing internal turmoil of forcibly entering primary health centers (PHCs) in the Ilesa local government areas.
Akindele identified the institutions that were impacted as Okeoye PHC (Ward 8), Irojo PHC (Ward 9), Okesa PHC (Ward 7), Ilemo PHC (Ward 4), and Ijamo PHC (Ward 5).
He also stated that the chairman had made a false claim to be on a working visit.
Akindele said, “The visit is unauthorized, unlawful, and designed to intimidate healthcare workers and disrupt essential medical services.
“For the avoidance of doubt, no local government official has the authority to inspect or interfere with the operations of our PHCs without express approval from the Primary Healthcare Board in Osogbo.
“Any genuine inquiry regarding healthcare administration should be directed to the appropriate authorities and not through unlawful, politically motivated intrusions.
“These illegal visitors are not coming in peace. Reports indicate that they are moving around with armed thugs and dangerous weapons, creating an atmosphere of fear and insecurity within our healthcare facilities.
“This reckless behaviour is not only a threat to our dedicated health workers but also endangers the lives of vulnerable patients who depend on these centres for critical care.
“The state government will not fold its arms while political desperadoes put the lives of innocent citizens at risk.
“The health and safety of our medical personnel and patients remain our top priority. Our administration will not tolerate any attempt to destabilize the healthcare system for selfish political gains.”