The Labour Party’s (LP) Peter Obi, who is running for president, has called a recent string of tragedies that have occurred in the nation “saddening” and “of grave concern.”
Obi urged Nigerians to prioritise the security of their lives and property and to stay away from dangerous activities that can put them in danger.
The former governor of Anambra State expressed sympathy to the families who had recently lost loved ones in sad events in a post on his social media platform, X, and he prayed that God would give them the strength to endure the loss.
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A story claiming that 35 people were killed in an explosion at an unauthorised oil refinery in the Ibas hamlet in Emuoha Local Government Area of Rivers State, was one of the occurrences listed.
The LP presidential candidate also brought up a news about a sinking boat carrying 22 people from Yauri, Kebbi State, to Kasabu village in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State.
Given that the sick people’s bereaved relatives will miss them, Obi regarded the instances as being really depressing.
He wrote, “The series of mishaps that occurred in the country lately are saddening and of grave concern. These unfortunate incidents have claimed many precious lives of our brothers and sisters, within the past few days.
“Reports show that about 35 persons were reportedly killed in an explosion in an illegal oil refining site in Ibas Community, Emuoha Local Government Area of Rivers State on Sunday night.
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“And over 30 other people, according to reports, lost their lives following a tanker explosion at Koko junction along Warri – Benin Highway in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State on Sunday night.
“Also on Monday, a boat conveying 22 passengers from Kasabu village in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State to Yauri, Kebbi State, capsized.
“These tragic incidents are very depressing when you consider that these are not merely just numbers, but human beings, who will forever be missed by their grieving families.
“It becomes even more devastating when you understand that many of the victims of the fuel tanker explosion were perhaps, driven by hunger and the present hardship in the country, resulting from bad governance. Out of economic desperation, people have taken to unthinkable fatal risks.
” I strongly urge Nigerians to avoid such deadly ventures. We must, even on an individual basis, prioritize the safety of our lives and property, and ensure that we do not put ourselves in harm’s way.
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“We all need to be alive to build and live in the New Nigeria we look forward to.
“I sincerely commiserate with all the families who lost their loved ones to these tragic incidents and pray to God to grant them the fortitude to bear the loss.
“May God grant eternal rest to the dead.”
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