By Adeyinka Adeniran
The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT), has commiserated with Governor Seyi Makinde and the people of Oyo State, following the tragic explosion in Ibadan.
The PDP BoT expressed its deepest sympathies to the victims and their families, and said it was praying for the quick recovery of those who were injured.
The BoT also called for an investigation into the cause of the explosion, and urged the government to take measures to prevent such tragedies from happening again in the future.
The visitors made the remarks at the Dejo Oyelese Street, Adeyi Area, Old Bodija, Ibadan, scene of the last week Tuesday’s explosion when they paid a visit to the site on Wednesday.
The visitors were received by the Incident Manager, Prof Temitope Alonge.
Chairman of the PDP BoT and former Senate President, Sen. Adolphus Wabara, who led other members of the party on a visit to Governor Makinde to express their condolences said: “We offer our deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this tragic incident, and to the people of Oyo State. We are here to offer our sympathy.
“We commend Governor Makinde for his leadership and compassion in the aftermath of this tragedy. He has shown great strength and resilience in these difficult times. We stand with him and the people of Oyo State as they begin the long process of healing and rebuilding. This is a time for all of us to come together as one, united by a common goal of a brighter and safer future for our state.
“The PDP BoT reaffirmed its commitment to working with Governor Makinde and the state government to achieve this goal.”
In addition to offering their condolences and support, the PDP BoT team also took the opportunity to urge the people of the state to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
Sen. Wabara stressed the importance of unity and vigilance in preventing future tragedies, adding that: “We must not allow this tragedy to divide us or create divisions in our communities. Instead, we must work together to create a stronger and more resilient Oyo State, where the safety and security of all its citizens is a top priority.”
Speaking earlier at the site, the Incident Manager, Prof Temitope Alonge narrated how the incident happened, what efforts has been made and how the government is trying to put smiles back to face of the victims.
