• I’ve accepted God’s verdict — Father
From Okwe Obi, Abuja
A Non-governmental Organisation, Young Africa Leaders Initiative (YALI), has charged the Federal Government to fish out killers of Greatness Olorunfemi.
Olorunfemi was a victim of ‘one chance’ a term used to describe criminals who dispossess commuters of their belongings after boarding their vehicles and push them out.
It was reported that the Maitama General Hospital, refused to treat her when she was brought in by some good samaritans until she died.
Addressing journalists yesterday in Abuja, Coordinator, YALI Network Abuja and Chairman, Campaign Committee, Moyosoluwa Oladayo, called for the authorities to investigate the allegations against the management of Maitama General Hospital.
“We continue to call for thorough and independent investigation regarding
Greatness’ death.
“We continue to seek for justice for Greatness and those that have lost their precious lives at the hand of these One Chance syndicate and other criminal gangs.
“Our plea is that we collectively continue to intensity advocacy efforts in defense of the truth behind the case of Greatness Olorunfemi until Justice prevails for her and many untold victims of national decadence. We seek a safe and secure society for all. We seek a society where people matter.
“We call for a thorough independent investigation into the allegation against
Maitama general hospital. If people can come share their testimony, that
would be fine.
“We recommend that stricter punitive measures should be meted out since this is a grave offence,” she said.
Also, she called for prompt and quality healthcare at a time of urgency so as to forestall future occurrences what could lead to the death of Nigerians.
Oladayo cited the National Health Act of 2014, which clearly stipulated in Part III that “Rights and Obligations of Users and Health Care Personnel under section 21 (1) that – A health care provider, health worker or health establishment shall not refuse a person Emergency treatment for any reason whatsoever.
“Section 21(2) of the Act goes on to determine that any guilty person is liable to a fine of 100,000 Naira or up to 6 months imprisonment. Some might argue that the punishment could be extended, but that remains another story.
Also, the father of the deceased, Reverend Joseph Olorunfemi, said he has accepted God’s verdict on his family.
Olorunfemi, who is the General Overseer, Christ Restoration Gospel Centre, Abaranje Ikotun Lagos, insisted that justice should prevail to served to as a deterrence to others.
“My daughter has died, myself and the entire family have accepted God’s verdict. But demanding and quest for justice as assured by the investigating unit of Nigerian police Abuja is only for the benefits of our dear nation because we don’t know whose turn it may be tomorrow.
“There is no personal bias or witch- hunting, the investigation will help our government on how to ensure that the society is safe for living and that workers in our hospitals respect the laws and victims of violence, robbery, accident should be treated without condition or
protocols.
“Therefore, I appeal to all friends families, colleagues, the church members and organisations that have been grieved to sue for peace and allow the government to carry on their investigation accordingly.
“We cannot bring Greatness back to
life but actions and decisions can be made to correct errors in our medical organisations as well as bringing positive change to the security systems this could server as on of the legacies for the death of my daughter,” he said.