The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said it was shocked by the devastating petrol tanker fire outbreak in Onitsha, Anambra state, describing the incident as heartbreaking and traumatising.
PDP in a statement by its national publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, Thursday made it known that it was deeply saddened by the tragic occurrence, particularly the painful death of compatriots, including the mother and child, who lost their lives in the inferno that also razed houses, shops and other valuables.
The statement in part read “Indeed, our party mourns. Our hearts ache as our prayers go out to the victims and the families of the deceased, who are now in anguish over their excruciating losses.
“Our party commiserates with the government and people of Anambra state and prays for the repose of the souls of the deceased.
“The PDP also urges public-spirited individuals and organizations to support the government in finding succor for the victims over their losses.
“The PDP however called for an investigation into the remote and immediate causes of the accident as well as the circumstances that may have frustrated timely intervention in the tragedy. This is primarily to ensure that measures are put in place to forestall a reoccurrence, as the safety and wellbeing of all Nigerians remain paramount to our party”.
