By, Olawale Ogunbusola

 

Three APC youth leaders from Ogbadibo Local Government Area, Benue State, died in a car accident on the Makurdi-Lafia road while heading to the party’s North Central Zonal Congress.

The deceased are Hon. Anawo Benjamin, Hon. Ogbe Enemari, and Hon. Abraham Enenche. Several others were injured and are receiving treatment.

The loss has been described as “sad and heartbreaking” by APC senatorial candidate Comrade Daniel Onjeh, who praised the deceased as talented politicians. Onjeh emphasized the significant contribution of the youth leaders to the party’s growth and development.

Senator Abba Moro, Senate Minority Leader, expressed shock and condolences to the families and people of Ogbadibo. He prayed for the repose of the departed souls and called for safety measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

The accident has sent shockwaves through the APC community, with many leaders and members mourning the loss of the young leaders. The party has yet to announce arrangements for the burial of the deceased.