I Will End Kidnapping In Ondo If Elected, Says Jegede

By Niyi Olutunde, Akure

The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming October 10 gubernatorial election in Ondo state, Eyitayo Jegede, on Tuesday assured residents of border communities in Akokoland of adequate protection against kidnappers, if elected as governor.

Jegede, gave the assurance in Ikakumo, in Akoko North-East Local Government Area while addressing the residents of the area on his plans ahead the gubernatorial poll.

The PDP candidate, who was on a campaign visit to the Northern Senatorial District of the state, said, “we are highly concerned for your welfare and are worried over the onslaught of kidnappers and other criminals in Akoko border communities.”

The legal luminary, who lamented the ordeals of the locals in the hands of kidnappers and other criminals, said the scenario would become a thing of the past, once PDP is given the mandate to govern Ondo State.

“I want to assure you of effective security arrangement that will stamp out the incidence of kidnapping, disruptive invasions and other criminal activities, in these areas,” Jegede promised.

He also assured farmers in the area that farm input and grants-in-aid would be provided for them, and that government would establish agro-allied industries to provide sustainable markets for their farm produce.

Besides, Jegede reiterated his determination to “crash the current high tuition and school fees imposed on parents by the current administration.”

“I know how many of you toil day and night to fend for your children; and adding to the burden through exorbitant school fees is wicked,” he stressed.

Earlier, a PDP leader in Ikakumo, Tunde Obaide, had disclosed that the community which shares borders with Kogi and Edo States, were prepared to keep vigil against the infiltration of the state by would-be election riggers, from other states.

“Ikakumo is a gateway town. We have anointed all the border points in unison and God will help us to ward off whoever intends to subvert the people’s will, come October 10,” Obaide enthused.