Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has empathised with victims and affected parties of an explosion that happened at an illegal oil refining site, which claimed 35 lives on Sunday, October 1.
Parallel Facts earlier reported on Tuesday the life-taking incident happened in Ibas community in Rivers, leaving 18 people feared killed as a result of the boiling flames from the explosion.
Reacting, Peter Obi via his official X account on Wednesday sympathised with the victims as well as the rescued persons.
His words, “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 on Sunday night.
“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.”
He also shows his concern concerning the capsized boat with over 20 passengers moving from Kasabu village in Agwara Local Government to Kebbi on Monday.
“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,” he lamented.
Peter Obi further emphasised that the victims of the expulsion may have been driven by Hardship and Hunger put on them by the Nigeria situation caused by bad governance.
He also explained the need for every Nigerian to stay safe and indulge not in any risky ventures.
He said; “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 unthinkable fatal risks. I strongly urge Nigerians to avoid such deadly ventures. We must, even on an individual basis, prioritise the safety of our lives and property, and ensure that we do not put ourselves in harm’s way. 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. God bless Nigeria”. #Peter Obi
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