The former Governor of Anambra State and Presidential Candidate of Labour party, Mr. Peter Obi has paid a solidarity visit to Bayelsa State over the ravaging flood.
Mr. Obi who came into Yenagoa with a chopper was received by the state Governor Douye Diri, at the Government House before proceeding to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp at Ox-Bow lake to identify with the victims.
The Governor received Mr. Obi in the company of the Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Michael Ogbere, other state lawmakers, commissioners and other top government functionaries.
The Presidential candidate said he was in Yenagoa to offer his sympathy and support to the state government and the victims of the ravaging flood.
“I came in through the air and I saw the impact of the flood. I have been to other places, and I have never seen this kind of destruction. The Federal Government needs to declare an emergency in Bayelsa State. No State can cope with such a disaster on its own. I also appeal to the international community and donor agencies to support the affected states. Here in Bayelsa, we need help. This destruction is unimaginable.
Similarly, Internally displaced persons from flood ravaged Upata kingdom in Ahaoda East local government area of Rivers state have decried the lack of medical attention and relief materials in the camp
The IDPs who have been living in one of the camps at Edeoha community secondary school for three weeks expressed the concern following the deteriorating health condition of some of the IDPs
Their fear come after one person died in the camp on Saturday due to lack of medical attention.
They said they have been surviving only by the help of their king and other individuals, adding that their camp still lacks foams, mosquito nets and food items
Our reporter who visited the IDP camps in Ihuike and Edeoha communities reports that families sleep on bare floor, benches and desk.
