Oshiomhole endorses Okpebholo’s death penalty proposal for kidnappers

Former Edo State Governor and senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has endorsed the death penalty proposed by the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo for kidnappers and bandits.

Oshiomhole spoke while addressing party supporters at the flag-off of the Edo North Senatorial District local government election campaign held at the Public Field in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State.

Meanwhile, Okpebholo said his administration was committed to working for the development and wellbeing of Edo people, noting that several projects had been initiated across the state.

He said the government had embarked on major infrastructure projects, including roads, schools and markets, which he said were aimed at improving the lives of residents.

“We have embarked on massive infrastructural development in the state, including roads, schools, markets and others. These achievements were not there in the past, but this administration has made them possible,” the governor said.

Okpebholo also praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy, saying it had increased resources available to state governments for development projects.

“The removal of fuel subsidy has provided more funds for governors across the country to develop their states. This is the money we are using as a government to develop Edo State through massive road construction, schools and other infrastructure projects,” he said.

The governor said the campaign was an opportunity to introduce APC candidates to voters and urged supporters to work towards delivering 2.5 million votes for President Tinubu in the 2027 general election.