The national body of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has directed a flag to be flown at half-mast in honor of their members who died in a road accident on Saturday.
The party described the information as a shock to the whole PDP family, as they will remain In the heart of the people.
In a statement released by the Party’s National Publicity Secretary, it stated that “Our heart bleeds. Our Party deeply grieves at the loss of these patriotic Nigerians who paid the supreme prize while gallantly devoting their lives in the quest with other compatriots to rescue our nation.
“The PDP mourns these courageous patriots who lost their lives in the pursuit of a better country with a purposeful leadership that cares for the wellbeing of all citizens, adding that they shall never be forgotten.”
The Party commiserated with the families of the victims during the trying time, while they pray for the quick recovery of the injured.
The accident took place on Saturday, when 99 members of the party engaged in a lone crash in Plateau, leading to the death of 16 people, with the remaining sustaining different types of Injuries.