Criminals, Bandits Deserve Severe Punishment – Oshiomhole

The Senator representing Edo North in the National Assembly, Adams Oshiomhole, has commended the death penalty for kidnappers and bandits proposed by the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo.

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

He said that civil liberties had been restored in Edo State under the administration of Governor Okpebholo, adding that only criminals had reasons to fear the state.

“I stand here to fully support the statement of the governor of Edo State that we are in a federation where each state has the right to make laws on punishment as it concerns state offences. “So kidnappers and bandits will be shot dead,” he said.

He also restated his support for the establishment of state police, saying it would complement the efforts of the Nigeria Police Force in addressing insecurity.

Governor Okpebholo, who also spoke, said his administration would continue to work for the development and well-being of Edo people, noting that many projects had been started in the state.

He said the government had launched major infrastructure projects, such as roads, schools and markets, to improve the lives of residents.

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

He also praised President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying the policy had created more resources for state governments for development projects.

“The removal of fuel subsidy has made more funds available to 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 described the campaign as an opportunity to introduce the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates to voters. He appealed to party supporters to work towards delivering 2.5 million votes for President Tinubu in the 2027 general election.

He also hailed the completion of the rehabilitation work on the Auchi-Ekpoma-Benin Road, which he described as a major achievement of the Tinubu administration.

Okpebholo charged the party members to mobilise support, campaign effectively and ensure victory for APC candidates in the forthcoming local government election.