The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Friday, lamented over the double tragedy that occurred Lagos State.
Obi-Datti Media Office, in a statement on Friday, said the Labour Party presidential candidate in the just concluded controversial presidential and National Assembly elections, decried the fire outbreak at Akere SpareParts Market and the Ikeja Train/Bus accidents.
Obi said that the sad incidents are too many for the good people of Lagos State.
He sympathized with the victims of the various mishaps in Lagos, and other parts of the country.
He prayed to God to grant them the required fortitude at this painful moment in their lives.
According to Obi, there was the need for government to ensure adequate protection of the lives and properties of all citizens in the society.
He noted that in the new Nigeria of his dream, which he said is possible, lives of citizens and their property would be better appreciated because the system would work to reduce avoidable accidents drastically.
“The sad news of the fire outbreak at Akere Spare Parts Market in Olodi, Apapa, Ajegunle Lagos, plus the train-bus accident that left deaths, injuries and loss of properties at this critical time of hardship can be disheartening knowing the hardship Nigerians are going through already.
“I commiserate deeply with all those affected by these accidents. I call on the affected government and relevant authorities to investigate the cause of the accidents thoroughly, and forestall future occurrence while finding ways to help the affected victims.” Obi said.
