The Carnage Must Stop on the East-West Road.

The night of Friday 26 April 2024, was a tragic night on East-West Road, particularly the Eleme-Onne section. As we have seen too often, preventable death and destruction have occurred yet again. This statement was issued by Sir (Dr) Leesi Gborogbosi, a prominent Son of Rivers State.

Sir (Dr) Gborogbosi expressed his deep sadness that the death and destruction of our people have become a recurring decimal. He emphasized that our people cannot continue to contribute to the economy of this nation and receive nothing but death in return. The sacrifice paid is too high.

The Federal Government must expedite the completion of the Eleme-Onne section of the East-West Road. In the meantime, the contractors working on the road must immediately make the affected areas motorable. This is a federal road. However, Governor Fubara must exercise his rights as a Governor. Sir (Dr) Gborogbosi questioned why tankers are allowed to ply on a deplorable and congested road at that time of night. The Governor must enforce the laws of Rivers State.

Sir (Dr) Gborogbosi has demanded that the State Government and Federal Government immediately pay compensation to the families of the deceased and those who unnecessarily lost their properties. All dimensions of political rascality hindering good governance must stop. The people will no longer pay the supreme sacrifice for poor governance in Rivers State. It is sad enough that people are experiencing widespread hunger and poverty. Now, they are paying with their lives. Why are fire stations and trucks not working?

Our hearts go out to everyone who lost their loved ones and property. Sir (Dr) Gborogbosi prays that God Almighty gives strength to their families. We must all come together to ensure that our roads are safe for everyone. The carnage must stop.

Sir (Dr) Leesi Gborogbosi

Next Leader of Rivers State.