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.