The
party, in a statement issued in Osogbo by its spokesperson,
Prince Diran Odeyemi, said "the pronouncement by the Health Minister,
Prof. Isaac Adewole that Lassa Fever has spread to the neighboring Oyo
state should be enough warning signal for any right thinking governor
not to pick up quarrel with its doctors so as not to jeopardize public
health at this time.
"But
the situation we have found ourselves in Osun is so pathetic and the
governor appears helpless and confused. Findings from our members in
Osun, Oyo states border villages like Alabameta and Papanla, indicate
that there was tension in the last few days over insinuations that some
sick people are showing symptoms of the dreaded Lassa Fever and yet
doctors in Osun will be shown the way out of state by Mr. Aregbesola.
"Why
fighting doctors at this time of near national emergency? Is Mr.
Governor aware of increase in death since public health facilities are
shut down because of strike by doctors?" the PDP queried.
The
statement also condemned the sack of 141 staffers of the state-owned
Colleagues of Education in Ila and Ilesa, saying adding to the population of
those in the labour market with the number as much as 141 will further worsen living
condition in the state.
PDP noted
that despite constant denial by Aregbesola's administration that it was
not merging tertiary institutions in the state, "yet all tertiary
institutions except University of Osun have been delisted by JAMB and
staff strength in the schools have been reduced while remedial courses are
already being advertised for those schools."
The PDP therefore advised the state government to cut down on "frivolous spending that has completely eaten up its resources.
"Aregbesola
should begin this by selling the controversial helicopter he claimed
was bought for surveillance and as part of income generating drive but
which is now being used to service the first family''s traveling needs".
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