OBI ATTRIBUTES STAMPEDE TRAGEDIES IN OYO, FCT, AND ANAMBRA TO HUNGER AND SYSTEMIC ISSUES. (PHOTO).

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 Peter Obi has blamed hunger and systemic failures for the recent spate of stampedes across the country.  Scores of persons were dead, and many others wounded in the tragic incidents in Ibadan, Oyo State; Okija in Anambra and another one in the nation’s capital of Abuja. The stampedes happened in a space of five days with the last two occurring on Saturday morning during food distribution campaigns. Obi, who was the Labour Party (LP)’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, said the incidents underline the rising hunger in the country which has led to desperation. “I am deeply saddened and distressed by the tragic loss of lives in desperate searches for food,” Obi, who is a former governor of Anambra State, wrote in a post on his X account Saturday afternoon. “While I will not cast blame but instead appreciate the organizers of these respective events for their kind gestures in providing palliatives and support to society, especially the poor, these tragedies reflect the...

ABIA KEKE UNION SUPPORTS RECENT RESTRICTIONS OF MOVEMENT.(PHOTO).


 Abia Keke Union Supports Recent Restrictions of Movement


The Abia State Tricycle Operators Onion (ASTOPU), says it is in total support of the recent restriction on movement of Keke from 7pm to 6am.


While reiterating that the recent development is to ensure protection of lives and property, ASTOPU said the move is in tandem with the ideals of the union.


In a statement by Azubuike Victor chairman and  Ken nwaosu secretary, the union pledged to support the government in sanitizing the industry as well as ensure that all members are duly registered.


The transport union also asked all our members to comply with the directive to avoid harassment by security operatives.

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