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Osinbajo: Presidency’s media note on helicopter crash
| As February, the month of the big event of Nigeria’s 2019 general elections, came into its second day on Saturday, Vice President and running mate of the country’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Yemi Osinbajo, knocked on the ground as the shopper conveying him and some presidential aides as well as a minister from Abuja to Kogi State crashed at a campaign ground in Kabah. A media note as prepared and sent by Mr. Laolu Akande, Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity in the Office of the Voce President, explained how the Saturday 2 January, 2019 incident occurred even as he revealed investigation into the incident would be carried out. Excerpts: Mr. Akande said: “Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, departed Abuja around 1pm today on a Chopper ride to Kogi State in continuation of the Family Chats & Next Level engagements. “Prof. Osinbajo headed first to Kabba, and while landing at the Kabba Stadium, the Helicopter suddenly skidded sideways until it halted on its side few metres away from the intended resting spot. “Alongside VP Osinbajo, the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Prof. Stephen Ocheni, senior presidential aides, security officials and the crew; there were a total of 12 people on board. Everyone came out safely after the incident. “We are grateful to God for His protection and safety, and we thank the crew and security personnel for their prompt response and service. We are also grateful for the tremendous expressions of concern and affection, as well as prayers from all. “As is procedural, a full investigation into the causes of the incident would be conducted by aviation authorities. “The Vice President is continuing the planned engagements in Kogi State according to plan. |
