“The Cross River State Government under the leadership of Sen. Prof Ben Ayade (CON) wishes to commiserate with victims of yesterday’s Christmas Bikers Carnival accident.
The incident left the entire Government and people of Cross River State distraughted and petrified.
The government yesterday ordered a full investigation into the root of the matter and the alleged driver is in Police custody. Everyone found culpable will face the full weight of the law.
The state Governor, His Excellency, Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade (CON) has this morning, December 28, 2022 visited survivors of the attack and has promised to give 100 percent support to whatever will aide their recovery.
The Governor also paid a visit to the Hausa Community in Bogobiri whose family members were the major casualities of the accident. The Governor Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade(CON) apologised to the families over the incident and sought their permission to go ahead with todays carnival event which they graciously granted.
It is also very important to clear certain misinformation been peddled by naysayers who shamelessly seize every opporturnity to score cheap political points. Contrary to what this elements are portraying, yesterday incident was not as a result of poor preparation from the government, all neccessary security measures were taken as it has always been done in the past, the driver who was discovered to be drunk drove over the barricade that was in place in full speed to ram into the bystanders on the road. Except maybe the government built a wall on the road, no other measure would have been able to prevent that.
In view of this, government urges all citizens to be responsible in their conduct throughout this season, so as not to jeopardize lives and properties.
Government assures citizens of continued protection of lives and properties of all Cross Riverians even as government seeks the support and co-operation of all.
Wishing you the best of the season.
Thank you and God bless you all.
Kalita Joe Aruku
Special Adviser Information & Orientation, to the Governor of Cross River State.
