JOHESU Denies Report On Accident

The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has denied claims that some of its members were involved in an auto crash over the weekend in Benin City.

Describing the report as false and mischievous, JOHESU said those involved in the accident were “outsourced staff working as cleaners in University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH).”

A statement signed by JOHESU’s National Secretary, Florence Ekpebor, stated that most of the victims were from companies belonging to the Chief Medical Director of UBTH and Managing Directors of Federal Government owned hospitals.

The statement further described the rumour as a cheap blackmail by medical doctors for cheap publicity and propaganda.

“We want to draw the attention of our members across the country that no JOHESU member was involved in the road traffic accident that occurred in Benin, Edo State.

“However, our hearts go to the victims of the road crash as we join in wishing them a quick recovery.

“We also advise NMA to respect life by desisting from propaganda that disrespects the sanctity of man, for the purposes of recruiting public sympathy especially through falsehood and rumours,” it said.