Peter Obi expresses sadness over 'lives' lost during guber, assembly polls

Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has expressed sadness over the loss of lives he said characterised the Governorship and State House of Assembly elections held on Saturday.

Videos and photos circulating on the internet showed that the elections witnessed electoral brigandage characterised by attacks on voters and other acts of voter suppression, especially in Lagos State, where the LP was expected to put up a good showing.

Obi spoke in a series of tweets on Sunday.

“With sadness, my heart goes deeply to the Nigerians who lost their lives and those who were maimed for participating in such a simple thing as an election. My prayers and wishes for a quick recovery of the injured.

“My sincere condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. May God Almighty grant them eternal rest, and grant their families the fortitude to bear their sad irreplaceable loss.

“I pray earnestly that God Almighty will save and help Nigeria out of this precarious situation,” Obi said.