Sowore Critiques Gbajabiamila's Ebola Task Force Role

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, criticized the appointment of Femi Gbajabiamila as chairman of Nigeria's Presidential Task Force on Ebola Preparedness. Sowore questioned the rationale behind placing a politician without medical training in charge of a critical public health response.

He expressed concerns regarding the Federal Government's management of Nigeria's first imported case of Ebola Virus Disease and warned against politicizing the outbreak, especially ahead of the 2027 elections. Sowore highlighted the need for qualified professionals, such as epidemiologists or infectious disease specialists, to lead the task force.

He also raised questions about the patient's travel history and Nigeria's communication with Ugandan authorities regarding the case. Sowore urged for transparency, effective contact tracing, and protection for health workers, emphasizing that public health emergencies should not be used to suppress democratic participation or restrict freedoms.