…demands his immediate removal by Mr. Governor
A concerned group known as Ondo State Elegant Youth Forum (OSEYF), has alleged the Acting Chief Medical Director of the Ondo State University of Medical Sciences, Dr. Michael Olumide Gbala for diverting patients from government hospital to his private hospital in Ondo town, calling for his immediate removal by the Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa.
In a release made available to newsmen in Akure, the capital city of Ondo State, the President of the group, Comrade Julius Awayin Asonja (Sir Special), lamented several gross misconducts and Illegalities alledgedly paperated by Dr. Gbala, calling on Governor Aiyedatiwa to investigate his office.
Comrade Asonja alleged that Dr. Gbala is operating a full-fledged private hospital with the name – “Precious Specialist Clinic and Fertility Center”, located at No. 20, Road 3, Yemisi Akintewe street, Laje Road, Ondo City along UNIMED hospital road.
“Following the medical regulations and laws, a government employed Doctor is not permitted to own a private hospital let alone admitting patients in his private hospital.
“However, our investigation revealed that Dr. Gbala is running the following services in his private hospital, medical and surgical operation, paediatric, Dental, antenatal Service, fertility treatment, Laboratory, Colposcopy, Ultrasound scan, Hysteroscopy, Laparoscopy, Egg etc to the detriment of government hospital where he’s acting as CMD.”
“As a government employed Doctor, you are only permitted to have a consulting clinic not a full-fledged hospital.”
“It would be recalled that same Dr. Gbala was alleged on July 28th, 2020 for training fake nurses in his private clinic in a publication titled: “Health/Doctor’s Mess: Chairman Medical Advisory Committee UMSTH, Michael Gbala trains fake Nurses in Private Clinic at Ondo.”
“Dr. Gbala’s illegal actions came to fore when one of his staff, Abayomi Funke uploaded a post of pictures of 3 females dressed as Nurses who were presented with certificates by Dr. Michael Gbala.
In the same manner, Dr. Gbala posted on his facebook page on July 27th, 2020, with this caption “it was a celebration galore in Precious Specialist Hospital yesterday as some of our students graduated, you shall use the certificate for something better in Jesus name, Congratulations once again”
“Considering all the facts above, we are calling on the Governor to investigate the activities of the CMD and ensure justice is done so that it will serve as a deterrent to others Doctors who using their selfish interest to destroy government owned Hospitals.
“However, if the illegal perpetrations of Dr Gbala are not being investigated and curtailed as a matter of urgency, it’s obvious that the progress of UNIMED teaching hospital will be threatened and eventually drag the integrity of Governor Aiyedatiwa-led administration into the mud.”
Finally, our group at Ondo State Elegant Youth Forum wishes to appreciate Governor Aiyedatiwa for his quick intervention and prompt approach to restore life back to the general hospital in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government area of Ondo State after our group had raised alarm about the deplorable conditions of the hospital. Definitely, we shall continue to advocate for better Ondo State, especially in the health sector for the proper healthiness of the good people of Ondo State.”
Reacting in a telephone interview, Dr Gbala described the allegations as untrue and it is a mere attempt to blackmail him because of the position of the CMD.
He added that he would soon issue a comprehensive reaction to the group’s allegations.
Press Release
DR MICHAEL GBALA AS UNIMEDTH, ONDO ACTING CMD: LET GREAT PERFORMANCE TAKES SHINE OF BLACKMAILING
We have uncovered an attempt to blackmail the Acting Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Ondo State University of Medical Sciences, Dr. Michael Olamide Gbala, by certain faceless groups who are being sponsored to undermine his position.
This attempt arises due to his sterling performance, which is widely acknowledged. It is clear that both the Government and the people of Ondo State are satisfied with his managerial qualities since he assumed the role of Acting CMD six months ago.
The services rendered by UNIMEDTH have been exemplary under Dr. Gbala’s stewardship. No financial recklessness has been linked to the Acting CMD. His unique performance is what seems to be unsettling these individuals who are using faceless groups to stop his appointment as the substantive CMD, but he will continue to perform his duties with integrity and dedication.
It is also on record that recent reports from the Governor’s office attest to Dr. Gbala’s commendable performance. Many of his staff at the Teaching Hospital can vouch for the fact that Dr. Gbala has never been involved in diverting patients to his clinicl. Dr Gbala is a visible leader who is fully on ground. He leads with examples and directly from the front.
The staff and managemnet can also testify that UNIMEDTH, Ondo has been witnessing progress and achieving great medical accomplishments in the last six months. Furthermore, those making these false allegations have been unable to provide any evidence of such action.
It is a well known fact that staff at the Teaching Hospital can testify that Dr Gbala has never and will never divert patients to any private clinic due to his unparalleled professionalism.
In the last 6 months under Dr Gbala’s watch as the Acting CMD, Creation of new specialist clinics, creation of new clinical departments, procurement of new equipment, revitalizing the residency training in a way that created the opportunities leading to unprecedented employment of many resident doctors within the short periods, revamping of Hitherto moribund units, infrastructural development, creating new collaboration with other cognate institutions, creation of internship spaces for pharmacist and physiotherapist etc, Provision of free transportation for junior staff and integration of security staff to the permanent staff role of the hospital among others. Good performance and competence should be the issues of discussion and not blackmailing.
We are fully aware of the plot by unscrupulous elements to blackmail the Acting CMD. We appeal to the people of Ondo State to disregard any such attempts and urge the management and staff of the hospital to continue with their normal duties without distraction.
Akinjide Oluwatope
Public Relations Officer
UNIMEDTH, Ondo.
October 12, 2024.
