Adebayo's SDP Campaign Halts Activities to Honor Crash Victims

The presidential campaign of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), headed by Prince Adewole Adebayo and his running mate, Prof. Usman Bugaje, has announced a suspension of all national and state campaign activities for one week in remembrance of the 25 individuals who perished in the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on October 5, 2026. This suspension, effective immediately, was communicated through a statement by Comrade Mark Adebayo, the Head of the Media and Communications Directorate of the campaign.

The campaign expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy, referring to the victims as "fallen heroes and civilians" who served the nation. Adebayo and Bugaje extended their condolences to the Chief of the Air Staff, the leadership of the NAF, and the victims' families.

The campaign emphasized the need for national mourning over political activities during this time and called for improved insurance policies for military personnel and better maintenance of military equipment to prevent future accidents.