The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Peter Mbah has sent his sympathies to the victims of the fire incident which gutted many shops and goods worth millions of naira at Agu Nwede Plaza, Agbani Road, Gariki-Awkunanaw in the Enugu metropolis.
In a statement issued by his media office on Wednesday, the governorship hopeful described the midnight fire incident as tragic, sad, and unfortunate.
Mbah, who expressed regret that the victims’ means of livelihood have been affected by the incident, urged public spirited individuals and corporate organizations to help provide succor to them.
He commended the men of the Enugu State Fire Service for their timely intervention which he noted checked further spread of the fire.
Dr. Mbah expressed happiness that no life was lost and prayed that the Almighty God grants all the victims a speedy recovery from their losses.