The recent floods in Bayelsa State caused significant damage and a number of fatalities. The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state has expressed sympathy to the local populace. In a statement released today in Yenagoa, the APC expressed sympathy for those affected by the floods, which it claimed affected nearly the whole state and severely disrupted lives.
The party expressed its confidence that our people’s fortitude and resiliency will see us through this trying moment in a statement issued by the State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Doifie Buokoribo. However, the party reprimanded the state administration for not taking action on the matter.
The statement read, “The All Progressives Congress (APC) offers its heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the people of Bayelsa State at the tragic loss of lives and property caused by floods that hit several parts of the state, submerging about 300 communities.”
“We condole with the families of the victims, the injured, and, indeed, all the people of the state.”
“It is our collective pain, and we will overcome it together.”
“Our party is, nonetheless, pained to note that the effect of the flood would have been drastically reduced if the Government of Bayelsa State made adequate preparations considering the early warnings from experts.”
The APC said: “Floods can wash away everything, but they cannot wash away the resilience of the people, and the hope in our survival, and our land. They cannot wash away the confidence in ourselves, our ability to stand together, and our faith in God to supply us strength to ride out this storm.”
“We have no control over natural disasters, but we have control over our minds. We cannot fight against these natural calamities, but we can fight against the circumstances and activities that tend to aggravate them. “
“Let us do the best we can in these difficult times and remain strong and positive. Let us never give up to these disastrous spells. For surely, this one, too, shall pass!”