Several delegates sustained injuries in the head-on collision, which occurred just a few kilometers from the event venue.
Emergency services quickly evacuated the injured delegates to hospitals in Lafia for medical attention. As of the latest reports, the total number of injured individuals has not yet been confirmed, but fortunately, no fatalities were reported.
Dan-Morgan Ihomun, the State Publicity Secretary of the Austin Agada faction of the APC, confirmed the incident. He emphasized that while the crash was serious, all injured parties were receiving necessary care and that there had been no loss of life.
This incident comes just months after a similar tragedy struck APC delegates from Benue State. In March 2026, three delegates lost their lives, and ten others were injured when their bus crashed while traveling to a party event in Lafia.
The recurring accidents highlight ongoing concerns regarding road safety for political party delegates in Nigeria.
Ihomun expressed gratitude for the quick response from emergency services and called for more attention to be paid to the safety of party members traveling for political events.
As the party gears up for future rallies, leaders are urged to prioritize the safety and well-being of their members on the road.
The Benue APC community is rallying around the injured delegates, offering support and prayers for their swift recovery.
The party has also reiterated its commitment to ensuring safe travel arrangements for its members in the future.
As investigations into the accident proceed, the APC is hopeful that lessons learned will prevent similar incidents from occurring again.
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