THE candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the October 10 Governorship Election in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede, has said that he will embark on masses-oriented programmes, if voted into power.
He made the pledge on Tuesday in Uso, Emure, and Ipele communities in Owo Local Government Area of the state, in continuation of his campaign rallies.
Jegede, who lamented the neglect of the common people by the All Progressives Congress government in Ondo State, said unemployment had been on the increase in the last three and half years.
He said, “The coming government is for the poor; especially the farmers, widows and the youth generally; and the PDP government will provide basic social amenities such as electricity, health centres, schools and roads, which are currently lacking in most of the communities.
“Look at how our young graduates in large number keep roaming the streets, while some have even taken to crime because there are no jobs, and the government is less bothered.”
Jegede also promised that he would ensure that all abandoned roads were tarred, adding that he would make money available to farmers and traders to enable them procure needed farm tools and boost their businesses.
The governorship candidate similarly enjoined students and their parents not to lose hope, in view of the exorbitant tution fees imposed by the current APC government, saying that he would crash the tuition fees once elected.
Jegede, however, appealed to all stakeholders to work together and ensure a free and fair election on October 10, saying, “Such will put those who are beating the drums of war out of business.”
He urged voters to go out and perform their civic responsibility in thier respective areas without exercising any fear.
“They said the election will be hard; don’t mind them. Go out and cast your votes for the PDP and make sure you abstain from anything that can cause crisis. Rest assured that the coming election will not be hard, because God Almighty will take control,” he urged.
In his response, the monarch of Uso, the Oloba, Oba Ademola Olanipekun, lauded Jegede for his peaceful conducts and for coming up with people-oriented programmes.
“My people in Uso love you and I am convinced that victory shall be yours at the end of the day,” the royal father said.
The monarch also appealed to all politicians in the state to abide by the rules of the game and help ensure a violence-free governorship election.
