Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State in the April, 2015 election, Dr Dakuku Adol Peterside, has empathized with communities in the state recently ravaged by devastating flood which rendered some residents homeless.
The flood affected Joinkrama, Akinima and Ubie communities in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The incident was reportedly caused by the Orashi River overflowing its banks, submerging houses and farmlands of these agrarian communities, leading to the displacement of the inhabitants, their lives and livelihood.
Dr Peterside expressed his sadness over the sad incident, saying “It is unfortunate to observe the disruption to lives and livelihoods of our people across these flooded communities at this time. Indeed, it is quite sad to note that most residents in the various communities now access their homes through canoes and makeshift bridges.”
He urged relevant authorities to urgently intervene to save the lives and livelihood of the people of the affected areas who are largely farmers following the destruction of their entire farmlands by the ever-rising floods.
“Government should immediately come to the aid of these people by providing them safe location of aboard; urgent medical attention because of the imminent breakout of diseases and provide them food and safe drinking water until the situation returns to normal,” Dr Peterside stated.
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