•blames APC for poor infrastructure
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lamented the tragic tanker explosion that resulted in the death of several Nigerians, with many more injured and property destroyed at the Karu Bridge in Abuja on Wednesday.
A statement issued on Thursday by Debo Ologunagba, National Publicity Secretary observed that the Abuja explosion adds to the scary upsurge of disastrous incidences that have persistently befallen the country due to the worsened state of infrastructure under the current insensitive and inept All Progressives Congress (APC) administration which, it said continues, to demonstrate utter disdain for the safety and wellbeing of Nigerians.
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“This avoidable heartrending incident in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital sadly points to the general poor management of urban infrastructure and heightened insecurity in the Federal Capital Territory under the current APC government,” the party said.
The PDP said it is saddened that “due to the misgovernance of the APC administration, innocent Nigerians continue to perish with families in peril, anguish and devastation over the death of their breadwinners and loved ones.”
The party called on the Federal Government to institute a system-wide investigation into the Abuja explosion and similar incidences in other parts of the country and take urgent steps to ensure safer roads in our nation.
The PDP saluted the efforts of rescue teams including the Police, Federal Road Safety Corps, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, the Federal Fire Service, other agencies and patriotic Nigerians for their prompt intervention which helped to save the lives of many of the victims.
The party prayed to God to grant speedy recovery to the injured and divine comfort to the families of the deceased.
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