Ex Nigerian president Olusegun Obaanjo has spoken about the
accident he was involved in on Lagos-Ibadan expressway while returning from the
10th anniversary of his late wife, Stella Obasanjo.
"Obasanjo wishes to clarify that he is hale, hearty and
away in Abidjan, Cote Ivoire, where he is observing the Presidential Elections
holding in that country," he said in a statement.
“The office also wishes to confirm, that on Saturday,
October 24, 2015, Obasanjo was indeed involved in an accident on the
Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, after Sagamu roundabout, while he was on
his way to
join in the celebrations of the 80th birthday anniversary of Chief Adebutu in
Tinubu Methodist Church, Lagos.
“The vehicle, he was travelling in suffered a burst left
tyre at the rear and swerved several times but did not hit any curb or any car
in front or behind until it did a 180-degree turn and faced where it was coming
from, and he had to change vehicles.
“Obasanjo wishes to convey his deep appreciation to all
those, who by way of calls, personal messages and prayers, and indeed members
of the general public, who have shown overwhelming concern about his welfare.”
he added.
The Lagos-Ibadan expressway hasn't been in good condition of
recent and coupled with careless driving has been the cause of many accidents,
which has claimed many lives.
The road, which links Nigeria's commercial city with other
parts of the country has been under rehabilitation by the federal government
for a couple of years.
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