Sowore Calls for Independent Inquiry into NAF Crash

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, has demanded an independent investigation into the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash that occurred in Igbokoda, Ondo State, on October 5. Sowore visited the crash site on October 6 and criticized the handling of the wreckage and victims' remains, insisting that personnel responsible for maintenance and procurement should not be involved in the investigation.

He emphasized the need for independent experts to recover and examine all parts of the aircraft to ascertain the cause of the crash. Sowore expressed his anger over the loss of lives, noting that all 25 individuals on board, including five crew members and 20 passengers, perished in the incident.

He highlighted the importance of a thorough investigation, stating that the process followed could undermine the establishment of the crash's circumstances. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, confirmed that a thorough investigation would be conducted.