The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ordered that party flags be flown at half-mast at the National Secretariat in Abuja in memory of 16 members killed in a car accident in Plateau on Saturday.
This is according to a statement issued in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba.
According to him, the entire PDP family was devastated by the horrifying car accident.
”Our hearts bleed. Our Party deeply grieves at the loss of these patriotic Nigerians who paid the supreme prize while gallantly devoting their lives in the quest with other compatriots to rescue our nation.
“The PDP mourns these courageous patriots who lost their lives in the pursuit of a better country with a purposeful leadership that cares for the wellbeing of all citizens, adding that they shall never be forgotten.”
Ologunagba stated that in honour of those brave compatriots, the PDP has ordered that its flags at the National Secretariat in Abuja be flown at half-mast.
Meanwhile, he urged Nigerians not to stop praying for the country at this critical time.
On behalf of the party, Ologunagba commiserated with the families of the victims of the accident
He prayed to God to grant them grace to bear the loss and heal the injured and grant them a speedy recovery.