The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has criticised the Seyi Makinde administration over the prolonged strike by resident doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso.
Alli, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, said the industrial action and a proposed warning strike by other medical professionals had exposed what he described as shortcomings in the state government’s handling of the health sector.
The senator made the remarks in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bisi Oladele, and made available to journalists in Ibadan on Sunday.
Resident doctors at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital have been on strike for more than 30 days over issues relating to their welfare.
Reacting to the development, Alli described the prolonged industrial action as unacceptable, warning that it could further worsen the difficulties faced by patients across the state.
He also expressed concern over the 21-day warning strike issued by the Association of Medical and Dental Officers of Oyo State (AMDO), saying the development could have serious consequences for healthcare delivery if the dispute remains unresolved.
According to Alli, the situation reflects what he termed “government failure” in the health sector.
“Healthcare delivery is a critical service which serious administrations treat with urgency and with the importance it deserves,” he said.
“With this prolonged strike, our resident doctors are feeling maltreated while the masses suffer. The medical and dental officers across state hospitals have also served notice of a warning strike.
“This combination is a signal of government failure in the health sector. It is unacceptable in our dear state.”
