The death toll, Wednesday, rose after a total of five dead bodies were announced by the All Progressives Congress (APC), Delta State chapter from the boat mishap that claimed two on Tuesday December 20th 2022.
It was learnt that the Campaign trail of the APC governorship candidate, in the 2023 election, Ovie Omo-Agege, was returning to Warri from Okerenkoko, Warri south west local government area of the state when their boat capsized.
It could not be ascertained whether those who died are males or females.
A notice suspending campaign activities revealed that a total of five persons have died while those in hospital still remains seven as earlier reported.
The notice of suspension was signed on Wednesday December 21sy 2022 by E.V. Onojeghuo Esq Delta APC’s State Publicity Secretary.
The notice did not disclosed whether anyone among those missing have been found.
See full release bellow:
NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OF APC CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES IN DELTA STATE.
Following the ghastly accident yesterday 20th of December 2022 at Okerenkoko, Warri South West Local Government Area involving one of the boats in our campaign fleet and the consequent death of five persons, our State Party Chairman Elder Omeni Sobotie has directed that all APC campaign activities in the state be suspended forthwith.
The Party Chairman also directs that all candidates for the forthcoming 2023 elections, Senate, House of Representatives and State Assembly, should comply with this directive and shut down their campaigns until further directives are received from his office.
While the party mourns this tragic loss of lives of our dear members, flags at party offices and formations statewide are directed to be flown at half mast in respect to our fallen compatriots. All party formations across the state are also to join in prayers for the families of our bereaved heroes.
Elder Sobotie, while mourning the deceased, uses this opportunity to wish every member of our great party well in this season and urge us to offer prayers for the repose of the souls of our friends who died.
Funeral arrangements will be as announced by the families. The chairman invites everyone to participate actively in the funeral rites.
Signed
E.V. Onojeghuo Esq
State Publicity Secretary
APC Delta State.
