Ogun state Government has sympathised with Cross River Government and families of over 30 football fans who were electrocuted at a veiwing centre while watching the Europa Match between Machester United and Anderlet in Calabar.
The Commissioner for Youth and Sport, Afolabi Afuape, said on Sunday in a statement Abeokuta that Gov Ibikunle Amosun expressed shock over the report of the death of the football lovers.
“Amosun prayed that God grants Cross River Government and the families of the victims the strength to bear the irreparable loss and wished those injured a quick recovery.’’
According to the statement, sports, particularly the round leather game has been a major factor that is holding the unity of Nigerians together irrespective of their political, religious and cultural beliefs.
The statement said that Amosun warned that issues surrounding loss of lives should not be politicised.
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