Two ward leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Shendam local government area of Plateau state have died in a ghastly car accident as they were returning from last Saturday’s campaign rally of the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar in Jos.
It was gathered that the 18-seater bus in which they were travelling from Jos to Shendam ran into the bush few kilometres to their destination.
The victims include the Torshi ward Chairman, Mr Donatus Morkwap, and the women leader of Shendam, Mrs Christy Yelick Dungtou – both members of the PDP.
The driver however survived, but sustained minor injuries along with other party members in the vehicle.
Confirming the incident, the state PDP Publicity Secretary, John Akans, said that it was unfortunate for such an accident to occur after a successful presidential campaign rally which saw hundreds of thousands of supporters from across the state.
Akans said their burial will hold this Friday adding that all the party officials in the state and beyond would be there to sympathize with the families of the deceased.
Meanwhile, the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has condoled with families of the deceased and offered immediate support to those hospitalised.
In a statement by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and prays for the speedy recovery of those still in hospital.
