Special Assistant to the President on Digital/New Media, Tolu Ogunlesi, has knocked a former presidential spokesperson, Doyin Okupe, for revealing the treatment he underwent for coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Since been discharged on Tuesday alongside his wife, Aduralere, Mr Okupe has been sharing his story on Twitter.
In reaction to one of his comments, Mr Ogunlesi wrote on Thursday that the information Okupe was sharing on social media could mislead the public.
“You shouldn’t be doing this, sir, especially as a medical doctor. Will mislead so many people. Congrats again on recovery, but none of what you’ve outlined here has been validated for what you’re claiming. No scientific basis for your wild claims,” he said.
Okupe wrote later in the day that he never intended to prescribe a treatment for COVID-19.
“I wish to clarify that I published the drugs I took when I was declared positive for covid19,” he wrote.
“I did this in response to private calls and responses to my posts, asking me what treatment I was given. Hence, in response, I published the medications I took.
“If you develop signs or symptoms suggestive of #Covid19 infections, consult your doctor or contact your local #NCDC (@NCDCgov) for assistance.”
