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Heartbreaking: Two Sisters Perish In Ogun Building Collapse
A tragic event has struck the Ayanshina family in Ojodu Abiodun, located in the Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State.
On a fateful Saturday, a building owned by the family collapsed, claiming the lives of their two beloved daughters. The heartbreaking incident was attributed to a mudslide triggered by heavy rainfall.
Within the ill-fated structure were 16-year-old Suliyat and her 25-year-old elder sister, Nofisat, who became trapped as the downpour began. Tragically, the building collapsed, resulting in the loss of their lives.
It was further learned that it was a challenging ordeal for neighbors as they worked tirelessly to free the injured and trapped sisters from the rubble of the collapsed building.
Once successfully rescued, the residents wasted no time and promptly rushed both injured sisters to Tomade Hospital, located in Ojodu Abiodun, which happened to be in close proximity to the tragic incident.
Tragically, despite the prompt efforts and swift response, both Suliyat and Nofisat were confirmed dead by a doctor on duty at Tomade Hospital.
An eyewitness, who resides in the community and wished to remain anonymous due to a lack of authorization to speak on behalf of the family, revealed that the incident caught everyone by surprise.
The witness noted that the community rallied together, doing everything within their power to rescue both victims from the wreckage.
The source said, “The sisters were inside the house when the incident happened. We all jointly made efforts to rescue them from the wreckage. We immediately took them to the hospital. It’s so sad that we lost them.”
Following the incident’s report to the police, the grieving family made an adamant request for their deceased loved ones to be laid to rest in accordance with Islamic customs and traditions.
The state Public Relations Officer, Odutola Omolola, confirmed the tragic incident and the family’s unwavering stance on immediate burial for the victims.
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) and the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) have disclosed details of their recent closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu, explaining that the engagement focused on strengthening Nigeria’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The clarification came amid speculation surrounding the meeting, which took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja after leaders of several opposition parties attended an Iftar dinner hosted by the president earlier in the week.
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Speaking during a gathering hosted in Abuja by the SDP’s former presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo on Friday, the party’s National Chairman, Prof. Sadiq Gombe, said the meeting with Tinubu followed an official invitation from the Presidency and lasted about an hour.
According to Gombe, the discussion centred on the need to strengthen Nigeria’s electoral laws and restore public confidence in the country’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 polls.
He explained that the meeting provided an opportunity for party leaders to remind the president of the importance of conducting transparent, free, and credible elections.
Gombe noted that democracy can only thrive when governments listen to the concerns of citizens and ensure electoral processes that guarantee fairness and accountability.
The SDP chairman also expressed concern over growing voter apathy, pointing to the low turnout recorded in the recent Area Council election in the Federal Capital Territory.
He said the Abuja Municipal Area Council election witnessed only about seven per cent voter turnout, which he described as a clear sign that many Nigerians are losing confidence in the electoral system.
Gombe urged the government and members of the National Assembly to take urgent steps to review electoral laws and rebuild public trust in Nigeria’s democracy.
Also speaking, the National Chairman of IPAC, Dr. Yusuf Dantalle, said political parties used the meeting to raise concerns about aspects of proposed electoral reforms, particularly issues related to indirect primaries and the mandatory electronic transmission of results.
Dantalle explained that the parties appealed to the president to use his influence to encourage legislative review where necessary, noting that reforms should strengthen, rather than complicate, the democratic process.
He expressed optimism that Tinubu would consider the concerns raised and support necessary amendments that would improve the electoral system.
The IPAC chairman also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to strictly adhere to electoral guidelines as preparations for the next election cycle begin.
Earlier in his remarks, Adebayo cautioned political actors against turning the 2027 general elections into a do-or-die contest, stressing that the primary goal of democracy should be the progress and stability of Nigeria rather than personal political victories.
He urged leaders across political parties to encourage citizens to actively participate in the democratic process and ensure that elections are conducted peacefully and transparently.
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