Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed sorrow and concern over the tragic stampedes in Anambra State and Abuja that claimed the lives of many individuals on Saturday.
In a statement on X.com today, Obi stated that the stampedes, which occurred during the distribution of food and palliatives to citizens, highlighted the socio-economic challenges in Nigeria.
Obi wrote, “I am deeply saddened and distressed by the tragic loss of lives in desperate searches for food. A few days ago, about 35 people, mostly children, lost their lives in a stampede at a Christmas Funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State.
“This morning, reports emerged of at least 10 people losing their lives in Abuja while scrambling for palliatives, with many others injured.
While appreciating the organisers of the events for their kind gestures in providing support to the needy, Obi stated that the incidents were reflective of systemic failures within the country.
