By Mark Orgu, News/Comments, December 21, 2022
WARRI-The Delta State All Progressives Congress, APC Governorship Candidate, and Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, and the Delta APC Campaign Council, have put all campaigns on hold due to boat accident that occurred yesterday at Okerenkoko riverside, in Warri South Local government area of Delta state where it was reported that two persons yet to be identified lost their lives, others missing, as some are receiving medical treatment at a designated medical centre. It could be recall that Omo-Agege, party members, others were in a campaign to the area.
Meanwhile, in a statement relased by Ima Niboro, Director, Communications and Media Strategy, Delta APC Campaign Council stated that Omo-Agege and the council, party faithfuls are in grief and have received with shock the, news of the boat accident involving loyal party members and supporters, as they returned from the rally in Okerenkoko, Warri South West Local Government Area, yesterday, 20th December, 2022. The statement further read:
“Information at our disposal indicates that a commercial boat traveling in the opposite direction rammed into the boat carrying our supporters, and that two persons lost their lives, three are missing, and seven others are in hospital receiving treatment from injuries sustained in the accident.
“We are shocked by this tragedy, and our hearts are heavy. Our prayers and thoughts are with the victims and their families. This is one tragedy too many, and our party is officially in mourning. We are currently working with the relevant authorities and communities to search for the missing. We are also in the process of reaching out to the families and loved ones of those that lost their lives, while ensuring that the injured receive the best care possible”
“In honour of the dead, missing and injured, we have decided to indefinitely suspend all further campaigns. The Campaign Council will advise on next steps in the coming days and weeks”
“Once again, we express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and pray that the Almighty comforts and gives them fortitude in these trying times”
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