Former Bayelsa State Governor Henry Seriake Dickson has urged federal health authorities to provide clear and timely information about reports of a possible Ebola incident in Nigeria.
Speaking in Abuja, Dickson said public health decisions should be guided by verified evidence and preparedness planning rather than speculation about potential effects on the 2027 general election.
He called for a comprehensive official situation report that would clarify any confirmed cases, containment measures and advice for the public.
Dickson cautioned against circulating unverified information that could create panic, adding that federal and state governments should maintain the capacity to respond promptly to emerging health threats.
The supplied account described Dickson as a leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress and said he made the remarks during a meeting with the Dickson Movement for Democracy, which asked him to serve as its grand patron.
Dickson reportedly accepted the role and urged the group to support peaceful political mobilization and issue-based campaigning.
He also criticized attempts to exploit economic hardship to influence voters and called for independent electoral choices.
Crucially, the supplied report does not establish that an Ebola case or outbreak has been confirmed in Nigeria. Any publication should distinguish the party’s request for information from an official disease notification and consult the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization for current health guidance.
