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After spending about three weeks in isolation, receiving treatment for coronavirus, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has been discharged and given a clean bill of health by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).
Speaking shortly after he was discharged on Thursday night, an elated Mohammed declared, “I went through hell while in isolation for treatment. I felt like I was alone. But the love, affection and prayers shown to me by the people of Bauchi State really kept me going.”
The governor who thanked the people of the state for standing by him all through the period said, “I cannot hide my health status, but if by doing so I have offended anyone, I apologize for that. It was really a trying time for me. Glory to God that I was able to pass the test.”
The situation was made worse with the kidnap of my elder brother but we thank God for his release. I have learnt a great lesson during this period and it has further strengthened me and spurring me to do more for the people of Bauchi State,” he added.
He , however, called on people of the state not to come to his office or Government House for sympathy visit saying, “because of the social distancing practice directive, I appeal to our supporters to stay at home and continue to pray for divine intervention on the situation.”
It would be recalled that the second and final sample test of the governor came out negative on Thursday, a development that was received with excitement by people of the state.