The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Abia State chapter has commiserated with the surviving victims of the fatal motor accident that occurred at Ohiya axis of Port Harcourt / Enugu express way in Umuahia South Local Govt. Area of the state.
Members of the state working committee of the party led by its chairman Rev. Augustine Ephemera, the Vice Chairman Mr. Chima Onyekwere, and the State Secretary, Elder Onukwubiri Sunday visited the few remaining victims of the accident at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Umuahia where they were still receiving treatment.
Speaking with some of the victims which include; Miss Ihuoma Nwosu, Miss Ifeoma Ejindu, Miss Nneoma Ezima, and a male victim, Rev. Ehiemere thanked God for saving their lives and wished them speedy recovery.
He disclosed that as a party that has the interest of Ndi Abia at heart, APGA deemed it expedient to identify with them at their moment of grief, and made a cash donation of fifty thousand naira to the victims through their relations who were present during the visit.
The Party prayed for the peaceful repose of the eleven souls that perished in the crash and subsequently called on the Federal and state governments to take urgent safety measures to ensure that something drastic is done at the spot of the accident especially in front of the luxury terminal to prevent future occurrence.
APGA is appalled that in-spite of her previous calls on the government to put up safety measures like mini round about, speed breakers etc at the area considering the very delicate location of the luxury terminal, the Abia State Government has not seen reason to align with APGA’s position.
According to Ehiemere; “The sad reality is that this harvest of innocent blood which is almost a daily occurrence in the nooks and crannies of the state is a clear manifestation of misgovernance and misrule.
“Government must at all times provide oversight and an enforcement mechanism for the laws of the land. No amount of money or shedding of crocodile tears can bring back those innocent souls. In responsible states where there is rule of law construction companies are obligated and compelled to put up road signs and other safety measures.
“What we want to hear is that the fleeing truck drivers has been apprehended and prosecuted for manslaughter. We also insist that the erring construction company should be subjected to civil prosecution with substantial damages.”
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