From CHRISTIANA EKPA, Lokoja.
The Kogi state governor, Capt. Idris Wada has commiserated with the families of the deceased who lost their lives recently in an accident on their way to the PDP Zonal gubernatorial rally held in Ayingba.
The governor expressed his deepest condolences to the entire Adeh community and the immediate family members of the deceased.
The governor described the deaths as “a big loss for all of us”, saying God Almighty is the giver and taker of life. He admonished that when we lose lives we should not ascribe blame to any factor than to the will of God Almighty.
In his speech, the SSA1 of Olamaboro Local Government Area, Dr. Simon Akogu thanked the governor for taking time off his busy schedule to commiserate with the families of the deceased.
Also, in a separate remark, Rtd ASP Collins Omale who spoke on behalf of Adeh community thanked the governor for the visit which he termed as a unique one, noting that it is the first time in the history of the village that a Governor visit them.
“Our belief is that your coming here today is not only to sympathize and condole us on the unfortunate saga of the death of our sons but symbolic of numerous blessings that will come to this community”, Omale noted.
The community pledged their unalloyed loyalty and support for the administration of Capt. Wada, vowing that they will come out in their thousands to vote PDP, come November 21st, 2015.
The Adeh community appreciated the roles played by the SSA1, Dr. Akogwu and all PDP members and individuals during the burial of their sons.
Reacting, the governor promised that the state government will look into the welfare of the families the deceased left behind.
He equally assured that his administration will soon provide the community with a Clinic and potable water.