The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for a “thorough” investigation into the crash of the helicopter conveying Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo.
In a statement on Saturday, the party said expressed shock over the incident which occured in Kabba, Kogi state.
Osinbajo was embarking on a campaign trip to the state when the chopper crash-landed.
He came out unhurt, and immediately continued his business in the state, receiving a warm welcome from residents as his team drove through the town.
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Reacting late Saturday, Kola Ologbondiyan, PDP spokesman, said the party is grateful to God that the vice-president survived the crash.
“The party however called for a thorough investigation into the traumatic incident adding that the safety of our leaders, and of course, all Nigerians, must be guaranteed, especially at this critical time,” he said in a statement.
“The PDP urges all Nigerians irrespective of creed, ethnicity and political affiliation, to continue to pray for God’s continued intervention in our national life.”
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The management of the helicopter said the crash was caused by “unusual weather conditions”.
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