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Niger Explosion Caused by APC Govt Poor Infrastructure, Economic Hardship — PDP

Kehinde Fajobi

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the tragic petrol tanker explosion at Dikko Junction, Niger State, which claimed over 85 lives and left many injured.

The party blames the incident on the neglect of infrastructure and economic hardship caused by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

In a statement issued on Monday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, expressed deep sympathy for the victims and their families.

He described the explosion as part of a disturbing trend of tragic events across the country, which he attributed to the poor state of infrastructure and the economic difficulties Nigerians have faced under the current government.

Ologunagba stated, “This recent disaster adds to the ugly wave of tragic occurrences that have befallen our dear nation due to the deplorable state of infrastructure and disorienting economic hardship occasioned by the gross neglect of the wellbeing of the citizens since the inception of the APC in government.”

He further emphasised the devastating impact on Nigerians, particularly youth and breadwinners, who continue to suffer from what he described as “unspeakable misgovernance.”

The PDP also called on the Federal Government to not only investigate the immediate and remote causes of such incidents but to take real, tangible actions to address the underlying issues.

“The Federal Government should end its resort to lip service and take steps to put adequate measures to ensure safer roads so as to prevent the re-occurrence of such tragic incidents in the country,” Ologunagba urged.

The PDP, however, commended the brave efforts of the police, firefighters, the Federal Road Safety Corps, and other agencies, as well as patriotic Nigerians who assisted in controlling the fire and rescuing some of the victims.

“The PDP commiserates with the families of the victims, the Government and people of Niger State, and prays to God to grant speedy recovery to the injured and fortitude to the families of the deceased at this trying time,” Ologunagba concluded.

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