Governor Adams Oshiomhole Survives Road Accident

Press Statement from Edo State Government
Governor Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole survived a
motor accident at Ewu Village along the ever-busy
Benin-Auchi road in Edo State at about 9.45am
Saturday, 28th December 2013 on his way back to
Benin City from his Iyamho Village. The incident
occurred at about 9.45am at Ewu, in Edo Central
Senatorial District, when a Peugeot J5 Bus filled
with tomatoes and plantains apparently lost control
and rammed into the Governor's Flag Car from the
opposite direction before swerving into a roadside
ditch.
Three vehicles in the Governor's convoy were in
front of the Governor's Flag Car and had passed the
Peugeot J5 Bus before it [J5 Bus] had direct impact
with the Governor's car, which had the Governor,
his Aide-De-Camp [ADC] and his Driver as
occupants. The Governor's Car was badly affected
but both occupants of the Peugeot J5 Bus and that
of the Governor's sustained no injuries.
The Peugeot J5 Bus was following a truck that was
descending the Ewu Slope when it suddenly veered
off into the Governor's lane from the opposite
direction and directly impacted on the Governor's
vehicle, apparently because of brake failure. The
good story is that nobody sustained injuries in both
vehicles. The Comrade Governor is hale and hearty,
his ADC and other occupants of the Peugeot J5 are
also in good condition.
The incident has been reported to the Divisional
Police Station at Ewu for further investigation. This is
to assure all good people of Edo State that there is no
cause for alarm. Their loving Comrade Governor is
fine, hale and hearty as well as other occupants of
the other affected vehicle. The Comrade Governor is
wishing everyone a prosperous new year ahead.
Signed
Prince Kassim Afegbua
Special Adviser, Media & Public Affairs.
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