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Ondo Rep member, Ojogo escapes death in Ore–Ondo auto crash

Ondo Rep member, Ojogo escapes death in Ore–Ondo auto crash

From Vanguard · () English

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  • Nigerian lawmaker Donald Ojogo narrowly escaped death in a road accident on the Ore–Ondo Road.
  • The crash occurred when a commercial bus attempted a dangerous overtaking maneuver, colliding with Ojogo's vehicle.
  • While Ojogo was unharmed, some members of his entourage sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment.

Hon. Donald Ojogo, a member representing Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency in Nigeria's House of Representatives, survived a serious auto crash on Saturday along the Ore–Ondo Road. The lawmaker had a narrow escape from what could have been a tragic incident.

The accident reportedly happened when a commercial bus driver engaged in a dangerous overtaking maneuver, leading to a collision with Ojogo's oncoming vehicle. The incident caused considerable panic among other road users.

Ojogo, who recently secured re-election to the National Assembly, was traveling to Arogbo in Ese-Odo Local Government Area for a political meeting at the time of the crash. He expressed profound gratitude to God for preserving his life and that of his team, stating that divine intervention prevented a more tragic outcome.

While the lawmaker escaped serious injury, some individuals in his entourage sustained injuries. Those injured have been taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Ojogo attributed the accident to reckless driving and the impatience of the commercial bus driver on the highway.

God took perfect control of the situation and prevented what could have turned into a tragic incident.

— Donald OjogoExpressing gratitude for surviving the car crash.
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