Ondo Poll: Jegede Promises Ondo People Better Living Conditions


Ahead of the Ondo governorship election, Mr Eyitayo Jegede has promised that his government would usher in a new dawn in the state if he is elected.
Jegede, who is the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stated this in Ibadan on Saturday shortly after meeting with the National Campaign Council of the PDP headed by the Governor of Oyo State, Mr Seyi Makinde.
The PDP candidate said that the people of Ondo would experience a new lease of life in all sectors of society.
“We are going to address the issues in the education sector, the high tuition fees imposed by the current government will be brought down when we come into government.
“The high cost of health care will also be brought down. We will provide opportunities for our youths to get employment and we will address the agriculture sector.
“There are also plans to explore our tourism potentials. We will develop the solid minerals sector. We have bitumen. We will set a deadline to exploit it and the people of Ondo State will be happier for it,” he stated.
Jegede, who further stated that his party was prepared for the election, declared that he had the massive support of the people of Ondo State and cautioned his colleagues against violence.
He said: “We will continue to work for free and fair election; we pray for it and will resist any attempt by any person to thwart the will of the people.” (NAN)