Following the killing of seven fun seekers during the Carnival Bakers Parade in Calabar, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River, has pleaded with residents not to lose faith in the party.
About eight persons died and many others were injured when a vehicle rammed into a crowd of fun seekers.
The ruling party assured residents it would do everything to soothe the pain of the grieving families and the survivors.
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The party’s publicity secretary in Cross River, Erasmus Ekpang, on Wednesday in Calabar said, “We also want to state that this should not deter your confidence in the party as we are also out for you and your well-being,”
According to him, the APC leadership was traumatised by the incident.
“We mourn and sympathise with the families of the deceased and those injured who are currently receiving treatment. We also commiserate with our leader, Governor Ben Ayade and indeed the entire people of our state over the harrowing incident,” Mr Ekpang said, pledging the party’s support for victims’ families.
He assured that the ugly and unfortunate occurrence would be addressed appropriately.
“Please, once again, accept our deep sympathy for this unfortunate accident. We pray God to strengthen you and your families,” added Mr. Ekpang.
