NASSARAWA EGGON CARNIVAL CRASH:SDP CONDOLES FAMILIES OF VICTIMS
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The Sad Occurrence Underscores The Imperative of Social Infrastructural Upgrade And Stricter Enforcement of Road Safety Regulations To Protect of Lives
The Acting National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr. Sadiq Umar Abubakar Gombe, on behalf of the national leadership and members, nationwide, expresses deep grief over the tragic incident of the ramming of heavy duty trucks into a cultural procession along Nasarawa-Lafia highway which claimed the lives of four participants and got several others injured during the annual Ame Wo Ba Eggon (AWBE) cannival procession by the Eggon socio-cultural group from the Aren Eggon Palace to the Carnival ground in Nasarawa Eggon on Saturday, December 28, 2025.
The Party expresses heart-felt sympathy to the Aren Eggon, His Royal Highness, Rtd. Justice Ahmed Ubangari Alaku, the entire Eggon nation, and the families of the victims of the unfortunate incident.
The Party notes, that, the incident is so shocking, painful, and colossal as the tragedy of the death of the victims of the unfortunate incident has really thrown the Eggon nation into mourning and despair considering their invaluable contributions to the promotion and revival of Eggon culture, as well as their commitment to the overall development of the larger Nasarawa and Nigerian societies.
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The Party urges the bereaved families, the Aren Eggon, and the entire Eggon nation to remain steadfast and take solace in God despite the irreparable losses, while urging all Nigerians to continue to pray for the nation to experience true transformation across all the sectors of the national life of our country to make life truly meaningful for all Nigerians.
The SDP notes that many sad incidences of multiple road crashes have cut many lives short across the country – accidents that are clearly due to the bad state of our roads, road unworthiness of many vehicles, driving by many drivers under the influence of hard substances, and the generally poor attitude of drivers and road users to complying with road safety regulations.
The Party calls on the government at all levels, particularly the federal government, to enhance road safety by fixing our roads and strengthening enforcement and compliance with road safety regulations by all road users.
The SDP expresses solidarity with the government and people of Nasarawa-Eggon Local Government Area, and the State government, while praying for the repose of the souls of the deceased compatriots and the needed comforting of God Almighty for their families.
*Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, National Publicity Secretary, SDP*
(DEMOCRACY NEWSLINE NEWSPAPER, JANUARY 1ST 2026)
