Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong, and former governor of the state, Senator Jonah Jang have any condolences to the families of 16 supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who were involved in a fatal accident after the party’s zonal rally in Pankshin Local Government Area of the state.
The victims were said to be returning from the rally when the truck conveying them crashed near a bridge in the Panyam community, Mangu LGA of the state on Saturday.
In a statement on Sunday, Lalong described the incident as tragic and a huge loss to the state.
Lalong, while sending his condolences to the families of the victims, also sympathized with the PDP family in the state as well as its governorship candidate, Caleb Mutfwang.
He prayed that God would grant eternal rest to those who lost their lives and quick recovery to those who sustained injuries
The governor also appealed for caution among motorists and supporters of political parties during this election period.
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He urged motorists to put safety first and observe road safety regulations to minimize such accidents.
Former governor Jang also expressed grief over the development in a statement issued on Sunday by his Media Consultant, Clinton Garuba.
The statement reads, “It is disheartening that these supporters who went out to show love to their party sustained various degrees of injury, while some paid the supreme price. This sad event is grievous as most of those involved are young people in their prime whose desire was to have a good and prosperous life in our dear state and nation.
“Senator Jang’s heart goes out to the families of those who lost their loved ones and those of the injured. He joins in commiserating with them and praying that God will comfort them and grant speedy recovery and healing to the injured.
“We express our thanks to the many who have stood with the families and the party at this time of grief and pray that the days ahead will bring succor to us all.
“May God continue to protect, keep and preserve us all.”
