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General News of Sunday, 20 September 2020

Source: thenationonlineng.net

Aba building collapse: Otti wants govt to prioritise life

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Dr. Alex Otti of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has condoled victims of a three storey building that collapsed on Azikiwe Road Aba which led to the death of some persons taking shelter in the structure during the collapse.

In a release signed by his Media Assistant; Ferdinand Ekeoma, Otti who was the 2015 and 2019 Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the state regretted that the latest tragedy struck less than two months after two serious fire incidents which hit the city led  to massive destruction of properties of citizens.

He expressed sadness over the failure of government agencies to offer swift and impactful emergency response that could have helped save the lives of the dead and reduce the impact of the collapse on the injured.

According to Otti “The absence of modern earth-moving equipment and failure of government agencies, like the fire service to arrive the scene of the disaster several hours after the collapse, especially when trapped victims were helplessly screaming for assistance, is a sad narrative of government’s inexplicable insensitivity and reckless devaluation of lives of citizens.”

Continuing Otti said that, “The essence of governance stands defeated when its topmost hallmark which is the protection of life of citizens is fatally debased and relegated beyond an acceptable limit.

“Therefore the latest tragedy which has unfortunately consumed innocent lives of fellow citizens, should re-awaken government’s consciousness and sense of duty, as well as instill a new sense of discipline and responsibility required to rejig moribund government agencies and agents charged with the responsibility of responding to such tragedies.”

He prayed for the peaceful repose of their souls and also promised to assist the injured recover from their injuries.