Delta State Parties Mourn Loss of Supporters in Separate Accidents

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State are reeling from the loss of their supporters in two separate accidents. Two APC supporters died, and seven were hospitalized after their boat collided with a commercial vessel returning from a rally in Okerenkoko. Meanwhile, a prominent PDP chieftain, Chief Joe Unuame, and his driver lost their lives in a motor accident on their way to a campaign rally in Patani. The parties have suspended their campaigns indefinitely and are working with authorities to search for the missing and provide support to the families of the victims.

Key Takeaways:

• Two APC supporters died, and seven were hospitalized after their boat collided with a commercial vessel returning from a rally in Okerenkoko.
• A prominent PDP chieftain, Chief Joe Unuame, and his driver lost their lives in a motor accident on their way to a campaign rally in Patani.
• The APC has suspended its campaigns indefinitely due to the incident.
• The PDP has also conveyed their shock and sadness over the loss of Chief Joe Unuame and are offering support to his family.
• Chief Unuame was a renowned grassroots mobilizer and a key supporter of the PDP's 2023 election campaigns.
• The parties are working with authorities to search for the missing APC supporters and provide support to the families of the victims.

Statistics:

• 2 APC supporters died in the boat accident.
• 7 APC supporters were hospitalized after the boat accident.
• 1 PDP chieftain, Chief Joe Unuame, and his driver died in the motor accident.
• The parties have suspended their campaigns indefinitely.

Sources:

• Omo-Agege, O. (Personal statement). "APC Campaigns Suspended Indefinitely' After Boat Accident." 2023.
• Osuoza, I. (Personal statement). "PDP Mourns the Passing of Chief Joe Unuame." 2023.