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APGA’s candidate for the November 16 governorship election in Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, has has wept over yesterday’s tragedy at the Adoration Ground of the St. Dominic Catholic Church, Uke in Idemili Local Government Area of the state.
About 25 people were reported dead following a stampede blamed on some over-zealous youths said to be ardent fans of one of the gubernatorial candidates in the state.
Obiano in a statement signed by his spokesman, James Eze, described the incident as “unfortunate and depressing.” He wondered why politics in the state should degenerate to a level where worshippers no longer feel safe to worship their God in a sacred place as an Adoration Ground.
The APGA flag-bearer implored the bereaved families to take heart, assuring them that his thoughts and those of his family are with them in this moment of grief. “I pray the Almighty God to console you and give you the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. God bless you now and always,” Chief Obiano stated.
He urged his fellow contestants to eschew the current politics of bitterness and acrimony in the state and embrace civilised practices that would create room for a peaceful conduct of the coming election in the state.
•Photo shows the Adoration Ground after the stampede . . . yesterday in Uke, Anambra State.
