Presidential candidate in the 2027 general election and leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has expressed deep sorrow over the derailment of the Warri–Itakpe train near Agbor in Delta State, calling for an immediate and transparent investigation into the accident to prevent future occurrences.
Reacting to reports that the train, carrying 482 passengers, derailed and left four people dead while several others sustained injuries, Adebayo described the incident as a painful national tragedy that demands both compassion and accountability.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Adebayo extended condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured passengers speedy recovery.
According to reports, those who lost their lives included two adult women, one adult male and an infant, while injured passengers were evacuated to medical facilities in Agbor for treatment.
Adebayo said the incident should serve as a wake-up call to authorities responsible for transportation infrastructure and public safety.
