The senator
representing Ondo Central Senatorial District, Tayo Alasoadura, who was
reported to be the owner of the branded bags of rice being conveyed by the
truck that killed dozens of people on Saturday night in Iworoko/Ifaki road in
Ekiti State, has sympathized with the victims.
The Senator,
who is recontesting his seat in the National Assembly, expressed his
condolences in a statement issued on Saturday by his Media Aide, Dayo Joseph.
Owojela's
Blog had reported how an articulated vehicle conveying the customised rice
suspected to be for campaign purposes claimed the lives of over 15 people in
the town.
It was
gathered that the truck rammed into the town’s main market after it allegedly
lost control as a result of suspected brake failure.
While
commiserating with the people of Iworoko and Ekiti at large over the accident,
Senator Alasoadura stated that “the said rice was purchased from a Rice Mill in
Kebbi State to patronize/encourage our Local production of rice.”
He added
that “the rice was actually meant for my constituents to enjoy Christmas/New
year celebration as part of my love gift in the spirit of the season but the
delivery was delayed till now.”
“Our prayers
are with the victims and I pray for the repose of the souls of the departed
ones and the fortitude for their families to bear the irreparable loss while I
also wish the injured ones quick recovery and return to their normal
activities,” he stated.
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