2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, said, the “troubling reports” he received on Tuesday 26 December, 2023 concerning an “explosion from an illegal oil tapping point in Rivers State” has “reportedly” resulted in the death of “over 20 persons”.
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| 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi. Photo: @PeterObi |
He confessed “I am still making inquiries to understand the true circumstances surrounding this tragic event”, adding, “the level of hardship in the country is caused by the uncaring and insensitive attitude of the political leadership.”
Obi said: “Last night, I received very troubling reports of an explosion from an illegal oil tapping point in Omoku, Ogba/Egebema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, where over 20 persons reportedly lost their lives. Though I am still making inquiries to understand the
“true circumstances surrounding this tragic event, reports suggest that the incident occurred when youths broke an operational pipeline in the area, and many gathered to scoop fuel. I understand the level of hardship in the country,
“which is caused by the uncaring and insensitive attitude of the political leadership. This is very sad because the high level of poverty in the country drives the poor among us to take unthinkable risks to make ends meet.
“We can end such sad occurrences by providing jobs for our teeming youths and by lifting people out of poverty. I sincerely commiserate with the affected families over this painful loss of precious lives. May God grant eternal rest to the dead and heal the wounded.”
