The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Sen Bassey Edet Otu has visited accident victims of the bikers parade at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital.
On hand to receive him were the Director General of the State Primary Health Care, Dr Janet Ekpenyong.
Sen. Otu who expressed sadness over the unfortunate incident prayed to God to console the family and loved ones of those who lost their lives while assuring those in the hospital of his willingness to join hands with the state government and support the medical bills of those hospitalized.
He wished them a speedy recovery, reassuring them that the incident will be thoroughly investigated and culprits brought to book.
In separate reactions, some family members of the deceased appreciated the guber hopeful for his demonstration of love and concern and prayed to God to bless his ambition for the overall good of the state.
Earlier the governorship hopeful had issued a press statement commiserating with the families of those who lost their lives in that tragic but avoidable incident.
While condemning the incident which he described as unfortunate and avoidable, Otu called for a thorough investigation into the matter with the aim of ensuring that those found culpable are made to face the full wrath of the law.
He further announced the suspension of his campaign activities indefinitely to mourn with the family of the injured and those who lost their lives in the ugly incident.
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