All Progressive Congress Stalwart, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu announced the cancellation of his 70th birthday colloquium yesterday when he heard need of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack.
He pulled the stops on the celebration to commiserate with the victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train terrorist attack.
It has been reported that eight people died, 29 were injured and many abducted.
The former Lagos State governor said: “Today is supposed to be a very joyful 70th birthday of my life on earth. I give thanks to God Almighty for being able to survive to this age.
“I have just been informed of a very sad incident in our country, very sad indeed that over 60 people and many more were killed and bombed on a train between Kaduna and Abuja just last night.
“That is a very serious incident about the security of lives in this country and it calls for a very serious sober reflection.
“For me to be here celebrating, dancing and enjoying myself doesn’t show enough concern for a statesman and a senior citizen of this country.
“I urge the clergies here to continue to pray and everyone of you to go home and pray.
“This event should not be held. I’ve discussed with eminent personalities on ground and they have agreed with me. I’ve been a highly committed democrat; I have given myself to their suggestion that this event should be cancelled.
“We pray for the souls who have departed prematurely that they find rest. We also pray to almighty God to help us win the war over evil, set Nigeria on the right path, bless us and provide His guidance on all of us in our various ways.
“I want us to observe a one minute silence on this national tragedy. May God almighty bring peace and stability to our country, accept the souls of the departed and give succour and healing to the injured.”
