Anambra adoration tragedy: Monsignor Osu condoles affected families, state government

Monsignor Gabriel Osu, the Director, Social Communications, Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, on Wednesday condoled the families of the 28 worshippers, who lost their lives in the Anambra crusade stampede.
This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday and made available to newsmen in Lagos.
Twenty eight people were killed during a stampede at the Holy Ghost Adoration Centre on Nov.1 in Uke, Idemili North Council of the Anambra.
Osu said that the tragic incident happened on the solemnity of All Saints Day, a Holy Day of obligation for Catholic faithful.
He also decried the alleged role played by the supporters of some politicians in fuelling the stampede that led to the loss of lives.
According to him, it is regrettable and unacceptable.
The cleric called on the relevant authorities to investigate the cause of the incident in order to avoid its future recurrence.
He also cautioned politicians in the state and their supporters to stop using religion as a cheap tool to win public sympathy for their inordinate ambition.
“I feel very pained that in this part of the world, we are quick to use religion as a cheap tool to win public sympathy.
“What happened that day on the adoration ground is very sad. So many poor souls, who had gone to worship their creator, ended up dead for no just cause.
“Some have already attributed the tragic incident to the forthcoming governorship election in the state. If that is the case, then, it is most unfortunate and regrettable,” he said.
Osu prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased, and for God to grant the families and relations the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
He also called on the state government to ensure adequate compensation for the families of the deceased.

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