PFN commiserates with Tinubu, Makinde, Soludo, urges halt of suffering of the Nigerian masses

The National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria(PFN), Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has commiserated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Governor of Oyo State; Seyi Makinde and the Governor of Anambra State; Chukwuma Soludo over the back to back fatal stampedes  that recently occurred in Ibadan the Oyo State Capital, Okija in Anambra State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

The stampedes occurred while the victims were trying to receive palliatives distributed to the less privileged by private organizers.

Bishop Oke in a statement issued by the Media Bureau of the PFN, extended the heartfelt condolences of all the Leaders and Members of  PFN across Nigeria to His Excellencies and in particular to the families whose loved ones lost their lives during the devastating stampedes.

He said, ” The loss of almost 60 precious lives, mostly children, is a dagger to our hearts. we pray that the God of all grace will comfort and strengthen His Excellencies and all the families affected. Our thoughts are with them including the  injured. We wish them a swift recovery.”

The PFN  further commended the health authorities and first responders who bravely rushed to the aid of those in need, providing life-saving care during the critical moment. Their dedication and care  he said are truly commendable.

In the light of this tragedy, the PFN called for thorough investigations and the immediate implementation of policies and structures, designed to prevent such a calamity from occurring in the future.

The Release further stated, “Ensuring safety protocols at all gatherings, especially those involving children, must be a top priority. We must carefully examine the conditions that led to these catastrophies and take meaningful steps to protect all participants in future events”.

The PFN however said the stampedes are a pointer to the fact that there is serious hunger in the land.

” It is symptomatic of a collapsed economy, despite the fact that Nigeria a specially blessed and endowed nation. Our leaders need to pay more attention to enacting laws, and putting in place policies and strategies that will make food more affordable to the common man. It is sad to see people struggling for food and getting killed in the process in a land that is flowing with milk and honey.

“May God bless Oyo State

“May God bless Anambra State and

“May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”