Okija Stampede: Dr. Emecheta Sympathises With Governor Soludo, Victims’ Families
Chief Dr. Jude Emecheta, the leading candidate for the Anambra South Senatorial bye-election on the platform of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), has expressed sympathy to Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo CFR, for the tragic stampede that occurred during the sharing of Christmas packages in Okija, Ihiala local government area, which claimed some lives and injured many others.
Dr. Emecheta also offered his sympathies to the families who had lost loved ones in the unfortunate occurrence. He called the situation as tragic and hoped that Almighty God would console the bereaved families. He stated that the terrible occurrence has placed a pall of pain and mourning over not only Okija, but also Anambra, the South East, and Nigeria.
Dr. Emecheta stated that he cannot begin to understand the amount of pain experienced by the victims’ families and the Okija community. He expressed his heartfelt condolences to everyone who is grieving, sharing in their sufferings and standing with them during this difficult moment. He also expressed his solidarity with the relatives of the deceased and prayed for the quick recovery of those who remained in the hospital, as well as God’s mercy on the deceased.
Writen by Dr. Emecheta Media Team.