Edo governor’s convoy accident survivors seek help

Two and half years after the accident involving the convoy of Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, which claimed the lives of three journalists, five of the survivors have appealed to the governor to come to their aid as they now find it difficult to sustain themselves and their families due to injuries.

Comrade Adams Oshomole

Comrade Adams Oshomole

The affected victims, who are now retired from the services of Edo State government, are Mr. Eddy Amakhu, cameraman; Gabriel Asika, photographer; David Acha, photographer; Henry Odeh, sound man; and Samson Enobemhe, driver.

Counsel to the survivors, Ebosele Okhifoh, in an open letter to the governor, recalled that on April 28, 2012, they were among the press crew of the governor that were involved in a ghastly accident in Owan East Local Government Area, during his campaign, in which George Okosun and Olatunji Jacobs, both of ITV and Fidelis Okhai of AIT died.

They explained to the governor that the accident had taken a heavy toll on their lives, as Eddy Amakhu now has a broken waist and fractured legs and cannot walk.

He said Gabriel Asika has knee and ribs problems, while David Acha has issues with his brain due to head injuries.

Similarly, the counsel said Henry Odeh remains maimed and cannot walk, while Samson Enobemhe was maimed and presently languishing on his sick bed at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, UBTH, Benin.