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Human rights advocate, Omoyele Sowore, has attributed the road accident involving former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, to deep-seated institutional failures in Nigeria.
Sowore made this statement on Tuesday in a post on his verified X account, expressing condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the accident.
He emphasized that the tragedy, which resulted in the deaths of Joshua’s associates, should not be overshadowed by the survival of the global sports star.
The 2023 presidential candidate for the African Action Congress (AAC) remarked that their deaths should not be merely regarded as footnotes in the narrative of a celebrity's survival, stressing that the attention generated by this incident should spur national introspection and accountability.
“Such tragic accidents are the daily, stark reality of a nation that has failed in both minor and major aspects,” he stated.
“In a country where road safety agencies and the police are unable to provide even the most basic first aid. Where there are no stretchers, no operational ambulances, and certainly no air ambulances. Where individuals perish not only due to accidents but also as a result of institutional negligence,” he wrote.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Omoyele Sowore say about the road crash?
Omoyele Sowore stated that the road crash involving Anthony Joshua reflects deep-rooted institutional failures in Nigeria and emphasized that the deaths of Joshua's associates should not be overshadowed by the survival of the celebrity.
What are the main issues raised by Sowore regarding road safety in Nigeria?
Sowore pointed out that Nigeria's road safety agencies and police lack basic facilities such as first aid, stretchers, functional ambulances, and air ambulances, leading to unnecessary loss of life due to both accidents and institutional neglect.
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