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EDO STATE GOVERNOR, OKPEBHOLO, CONDEMNS PDP’S CELEBRATION OF PIUS ETIM’S DEMISE

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  Nicolas Adekeye / 2 weeks
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Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has expressed deep sadness and condolences to the family of Pius Etim, a young man who lost his life due to an unfortunate incident at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, following a heavy rainfall. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, said in a statement that Governor Okpebholo described the collapsed mast that killed Pius Etim as “unfortunate, sad and painful.” “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a young man, Pius Etim, during the intense rainfall and collapse of a mast at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City,” Governor Okpebholo said. Fred Itua added that the Governor extends heartfelt condolences to the family of Pius Etim during this difficult time. “On behalf of the people of Edo State, I offer my deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of Pius Etim. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this period of grief.” Governor Okpebholo also frowned at the attitude of leaders and members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who celebrated the unfortunate death of Pius Etim on social media. Itua stated that preliminary investigations show that the collapsed structure at the Samuel Ogbemudia was erected by the administration of Godwin Obaseki, which did a shabby job. Fred Itua noted that Governor Okpebholo said the poor job executed by the administration of Obaseki at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, which led to the unfortunate death of Pius Etim, will be investigated. Itua added that the contractors or PDP members who may have handled the poor job, if found liable, will face the full wrath of the law.