By ABIODUN ABEGUNDE

The Trade Union Congress (TUC), Lagos State Chapter, and the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital (FNPHY), Yaba branch, on Monday said that there was no leadership crisis at the hospital.

Mr Ekundayo Olugbenga, state Chairman of the TUC said this during a press conference to intimate the public and the media on happenings at the hospital.

Olugbenga represented by Adegoke Monsuru, member, state administrative council, described the allegations of leadership crisis at the hospital as false and a ‘’calculated attempt to disrupt its stability and manipulate leadership succession for personal interest.”

He accused the state branches of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), and the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), FNPHY branch, of orchestrating a politically motivated campaign.

According to him, the campaign by the state branch of the NMA and the MDCAN is to destabilise the institution and discredit the Acting Medical Director, Dr Olugbenga Owoeye.

“There is no crisis in FNPHY. What we see is a clear attempt by NMA and MDCAN to dominate leadership through pressure and propaganda.

“The same group opposed the implementation of the pharmacy consultancy cadre approved at the national level; a reform which Owoeye courageously executed.”

Similarly, JOHESU in a joint statement by the leadership of SSAUTHRIAI, MHWUN, NUAHP and JOHESU FNPHY branch reaffirmed their total confidence in Owoeye’s leadership.

While citing his transparent administration and unmatched dedication to staff development and welfare, they noted that he had consistently demonstrated a leadership style that was inclusive, people-focused, and fair to all professional groups.

“His administration has delivered impactful welfare policies that benefit every cadre of staff,’’ they said.

They described attempts to link any delay in the welfare of staff to the medical director as misleading, unfair, and designed to misinform the public.

They called on all stakeholders to prioritise patients’ care, ensure professionalism, unity, and institutional stability rather than engage in divisive politics.

“FNPHY belongs to every healthcare professional. No association has the monopoly to dictate leadership.

“We call on the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Presidency to ignore these politically motivated distractions and support the ongoing transformation at the hospital,’’ the added. (NAN)