Convoy wades through floodwaters along Lafia–Makurdi highway as Tinubu flies to Benue

 Convoy wades through floodwaters along Lafia–Makurdi highway as Tinubu flies to Benue

Testy Gossip; Testy Gossip Reports that, PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu’s convoy waded through heavy floods Wednesday morning as the president headed to Benue State to condole with families affected by incessant killings in the state.

The president flew to the state capital, Makurdi, where he is scheduled to meet stakeholders and some of the bereaved families.

The Makurdi–Lafia road was impassable following hours of downpours.

The ICIR reports that a series of social media posts showed heavy floods overtaking the highway, leaving motorists and passengers stranded.

“Situation report: Flood along Makurdi-Lafia, Abuja road this morning. People travelling or with the intention to travel through Makurdi-Lafia Road should park and cancel the trip. The water on the road is moving even big 

Tinubu announced on Monday that he would visit the state on Wednesday, following heavy backlash from Nigerians who called him out for failing to empathise with the families affected by recent attacks by gunmen in the state.

Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 poll, Peter Obi, was among those who demanded that the president visit the state.

He expressed concern over Tinubu’s failure to visit Benue and Niger, where hundreds of residents died in overnight flooding recently.

He contrasted the president’s action with the swift responses of leaders in countries like India and South Africa during similar crises.