By: Mandy Park
Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, in the 2023 General elections has expressed condolences to the families of 22 Kano sports delegates who tragically lost their lives in a road accident while returning from the national sports festival in Ogun State.
Obi also congratulated the Super Eagles on their victory in the Unity Cup match against Jamaica, held at the Brentford Stadium in the UK.
He praised the team’s spirit and the event’s role in promoting Nigerian unity and culture.
Below is his statement on his verified X handle.
” Today, after my engagements at the London Business School, I had the honour of watching the Unity Cup match between Nigeria and Jamaica at the Brentford Stadium in the UK.
“The match ended 2-2 and was eventually decided by a penalty shootout, with the Super Eagles emerging victorious. It was not just a game—it was a moving celebration of our unity, culture, and the indomitable spirit of Nigerians, both at home and in the diaspora.
” Sitting among fellow Nigerians and friends of Nigeria, I witnessed once again how sports cement our unity, uplift us, and remind us of our shared hopes for a better, stronger nation. I commend the organizers for reviving this important event and for using it as a platform to showcase our heritage and the incredible talent of our young people.
” Congratulations, our Super Eagles, for making us proud.
” However, our celebration was cut short just at the train station going by the heartbreaking news of the ugly incident involving 22 members of the Kano sports delegation returning from the just concluded national sports festival in Ogun state who were feared dead in a tragic road accident.
” As we continue to support initiatives that promote unity and national pride, let us also spare a moment to reflect on the lives lost and the families who now mourn.
My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims, the National Sports Commission and the Kano state Government during this difficult time.
“May the souls of the departed rest in peace.”