Governor Nasiru Ahmed El-Rufai of Kaduna state has debunked insinuations that he was free of the dreaded COVID-19 infection.

The governor, on his twitter handle, said he had not been cleared of COVID-19.

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Some residents along Kawo Road near the old Kawo market in Kaduna had earlier alleged that they sighted someone like El-Rufa’i in the area, near his late uncle’s house indicating that the governor’ was okay.

READ ALSO: Breaking: Kaduna Governor El-Rufai tested positive for COVID-19

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However, the governor in his tweet said: “Earlier Wednesday 10 am-2 pm, I took a few hours during isolation to chair a virtual meeting of the State Executive Council.”

“I haven’t been cleared of COVID-19 yet and will personally announce when confirmed negative. Ignore all fake news even if you like it.-@elrufaiKADUNA UPDATE: I am grateful to our team ably led by the Deputy Governor for keeping the Government going without me.

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“I am super proud of all our Commissioners, SSG, Senior aides, Advisers, Assistants, security agency and other government officials for a job well done,” he said.

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