PDP Govt’ll Check Kidnapping in Akokoland, Says Jegede

Ondo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Mr.
Eyitayo Jegede (SAN), Tuesday assured residents of border communities
in Akokoland of adequate protection against kidnappers, if elected
governor.

The candidate, who was on a campaign visit to Ikakumo, in Akoko
North-East Local Government area, gave the assurance amidst wailings
by residents who demanded government protection from kidnappers and
other criminals.

Jegede, who lamented the ordeals of the people 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.

“We are highly concerned about your welfare and are worried over the
onslaught of kidnappers and other criminals in Akoko border
communities.

“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 said.

The PDP candidate 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, Mr. Tunde Obaide, had disclosed that
the communities which share 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 said.

Ward 2 PDP chairman in the area, Mr. Johnson Bayode, also said
communities comprising Ikakumo, Akunu, Iboropa, Ise and Auga, had
adopted Jegede and were prepared to vote for the PDP.

Welcoming Jegede to her palace, the Regent of Ikakumo, Princess
Olayinka Orogun, said the candidate was well known to her, describing
him as humble, hardworking and humane.