Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has announced the suspension of his December 25th birthday celebrations in honour of the children who lost their lives during a tragic stampede in Ibadan on Wednesday.
Makinde made this announcement on Friday in Ibadan while receiving a delegation from the South-East chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by its Board of Trustees (BOT) Chairman, Sen. Adolphus Wabara.
The delegation visited to commiserate with the governor and the people of Oyo State over the tragic incident at the children’s carnival held at Islamic High School, Basorun, where 35 children reportedly lost their lives.
Describing the incident as painful, unfortunate, and preventable, Makinde expressed deep sorrow, stating he would remain indoors on his birthday as a mark of respect for the victims.
“I will not go out; no birthday celebration this year,” Makinde said.
He thanked the BOT chairman and other party leaders for being the first to pay him a condolence visit.
“On behalf of the government and the people of Oyo State, we appreciate you for coming,” Makinde said.
Sen. Wabara, speaking on behalf of the South-East PDP delegation, conveyed their sympathies to the governor and the state.
“We, the people of South-East, feel the pain of the sudden death of the 35 children. We pray God to grant you and the people of the state, particularly the parents of the victims, the fortitude to bear the loss,” Wabara said.
The tragic incident has cast a somber mood over the festive season in Oyo State, as families and communities mourn the loss of young lives.
