The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for investigation into the circumstances that led to the crash of the helicopter carrying Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in Kabba, Kogi State on Saturday.
A statement by the main opposition party on Saturday, expressed shock over the incident.
The statement signed PDP Spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan, called on Nigerians to continue to pray for the country.
“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expresses shock over the crash of the helicopter carrying Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, in Kabba, Kogi state, on Saturday.
“The PDP thanks God for the safety of Vice President Osinbajo, members of his entourage and the crew.
“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.
“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,” the statement reads.
On Saturday, Nigeria’s Number Two Citizen survived after the chopper conveying him to a political event crash landed in Kogi State.
This is the second time in seven months Osinbajo has escaped from helicopter crash.
OWEDE AGBAJILEKE, Abuja
