APC Defends Ebola Response, Criticizes Atiku's Claims

The All Progressives Congress (APC) accused Atiku Abubakar of politicizing the Ebola response in Nigeria, asserting that the N10 billion approved by President Bola Tinubu for the Ebola emergency in June remains untouched. Dele Alake, the council's spokesperson, stated that relevant agencies have utilized other resources to strengthen surveillance at entry points, which helped identify the index case and trace 44 contacts.

Alake criticized Atiku's comments linking Tinubu to Ebola, arguing that it trivializes a serious health issue. He explained that the virus's incubation period ranges from two to 21 days, with symptoms appearing eight to 10 days after exposure, emphasizing that an infected person cannot transmit the virus until symptoms develop.

Alake called on opposition politicians to support health authorities rather than criticize the government's response. He also dismissed Atiku's claim that a ministerial briefing aimed to discourage public participation in rallies or voting, labeling it as speculative.