The Edo state 2024 gubernatorial election hopeful, Pastor Azemhe Azena has commiserated with the relatives of those who lost their lives in the Ovia River bridge accident, which claimed 11 lives, including a baby girl.
Recall that an accident which occurred on Thursday 29, June, 2023, on Benin-Ore Express Road, led to the death of 11 persons, while 8 others that sustained injuries are still receiving treatment at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) .
Azena while expressing his feeling and pain,
said the news of the accident cameas a rude shock and sad story to everyone that heard about it, stressing that it was painful,but avoidable,if the right things were to be done.
He therefore appealed to government at all levels to repair failed portions of our highways, which often cause fatal accidents and avoidable loss of human lives
The governorship aspirant equally prayed for the bereaved families and asked the Almighty God to comfort and console them as they go through the pains, while praying for the repose of the dead.
He also prayed that God will grant those receiving treatment in the hospital quick recovery from their injuries.