Cross River State Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Odey, has reportedly survived a road accident involving members of his convoy in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of the state.
The incident occurred at about 2pm on Sunday while Odey and his entourage were returning to Calabar from Obanliku Local Government Area, where they had attended a stakeholders’ engagement on the proposed concession of the Obudu Ranch Resort.
The condition of the deputy governor could not be independently confirmed as of press time. However, some members of his convoy were reportedly injured in the accident.
A Government House press bus conveying some appointees and staff of the Office of the Deputy Governor reportedly veered off its lane near an Army checkpoint in Ugep before crashing into three sandbag barricades.
One person, whose identity was not immediately known, reportedly sustained a leg injury, while another was said to have suffered a nose injury. The extent of their injuries remained unclear pending medical assessment.
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Sources also said several vehicles were damaged in the incident, although the extent of the damage could not be independently verified.
The incident was reportedly the third accident involving the deputy governor’s convoy in the past two months, raising concerns over the condition of vehicles used for official movements.
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Further checks indicated that the fleet attached to the Office of the Deputy Governor had been depleted, with vehicles from the governor’s convoy reportedly deployed when necessary.
Officials in the Office of the Deputy Governor declined to comment on the incident when contacted.
Further details on the accident and the condition of those involved were still being awaited as authorities continued to assess the incident.
