Adebutu Sympathises With The People Of Akute Over Tanker Explosion
The Gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State, Hon. (Dr) Oladipupo Adebutu has sympathised with the people of Akute area of Ifo Local Government, particularly the victims of the fire explosion caused by a Petrol-laden Tanker that fell and spilled its contents in Olambe, Akute road on Saturday, 3rd September, 2022.
The statement issued on Sunday by the Media Director, Ladi Adebutu Campaign Organization, Afolabi Orekoya, described the incident as a very sad and pathetic occurrence. The statement said further that the incident which affected some residential buildings, shops and churches is shocking and devastating.
“Thankfully to God, no life was lost in the said incident, but we identify with our people who lost properties and materials to this ugly incident as we will continue to pray to God for the safety of lives and properties of our people”.
“Please be comforted with the saying that when there is life there is hope, since God has preserved our lives – that we lost no life to the unfortunate inferno, there is hope for a better tomorrow, which will bring relief to all our sorrows”.
“One of our programmes is to give attention to our border communities, providing good roads that will avert preventable road accidents caused as a result of bad roads; and other social services that will make life enjoyable to our people in these areas”.
While we promise a responsive and responsible government come 2023, we appeal to all motorists, particularly, the owners and drivers of heavy trucks and articulated vehicles to always ensure good conditions of their vehicles before setting out on any journey to avoid accidents that may be caused by avoidable mechanical faults”.
Orekoya in the statement assured the victims of the inferno of support to alleviate effects of the incident on the people.
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