30 PDP Members Die In Road Accident In Benue

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Over 30 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday died in a
road accident in Benue on their way for the flag-off of Comrade Abba
Moro’s Senatorial Campaign in Agatu LGA of the state, Guardian reports.

As
a result, the Publicity Secretary of the PDP in the state, Bemgba
Iortyom, in a statement, announced the indefinite postponement of the
campaign flag off.

Iortyom also, on behalf of the PDP in the state, mourned the loss of lives of the party faithful in the tragic accident.

The statement reads:

“the event has hereby been postponed in honour of the dead and a new date will be scheduled for it soon.”

It
was gathered that the accident occured between Ojantele-Atagenyi
settlements along Apa-Agatu road due to multiple headon collision.

At the time of filling this report, the identities of the deceased
remain unknown while bodies have been evacuated from the scene of the
accident to St. Charles Hospital, Adoka, Otukpo LGA of the state.

Meanwhile,
the senatorial candidate of the Benue South District and former
Interior Minister, Comrade Abba Moro has expressed sadness over the
death and commiserated with families of the deceased and the party as a
whole.

He said, the rally was put off after due consultations
with leaders of the party in the state including Governor Samuel Ortom
and former Senate President, Senator David Mark.

Governor Ortom,
it was gathered, had directed that the injured be moved to specialized
hospitals for immediate medical attention.

Comrade Moro is aspiring to replace former Senate President David Mark at the red chamber.

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