By Ozioruva Aliu

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Uhunmwonde local government area of Edo State, Hon. Charles Idahosa, has carpeted the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on its criticism of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration, saying it was ironic that those who were victims of kidnapping under the Godwin Obaseki administration were now alleging incessant kidnapping in the State.

Speaking to journalists in Benin City on Tuesday, Idahosa commended Okoebholo for the decisive steps he has taken so far to end criminality in the State, especially the decision to destroy houses linked to kidnapping elements in the State.

He also commended the governor for his developmental strides in the last few months in office.

He frowned at the PDP Caretaker Committee Chairman Anthony Azeigbemi and his Deputy Harrison Omagbon for feeding the unsuspecting public with wrong and fake information that Edo State is the headquarters of kidnappers.

According to Idahosa, “I have made governors in this state. When they are coming, they beg to win the election, but after winning, they become something else, and Obaseki is one of such. Obaseki was also here to beg, but he turned around and messed up.

“If you see the governor’s pace, you will know he is a man with a vision and knows what he wants to do, and he is doing it well, and I know he will deliver at the end of the day.

“If you are in opposition and have nothing to say, just remain quiet rather than open your mouth to speak.

“Anthony Azeigbemi and his Deputy Harrison Omogbon both said Edo is the headquarters of kidnappers, but they forgot so soon that they were both kidnapped during the Obaseki-led administration, where they played prominent roles. They are talking now just because they want to speak; they fail to scrutinize what they want to say.

“Azeigbemi, during Obaseki’s administration, left the governor’s house after a meeting with Governor Godwin Obaseki and was kidnapped on his way home, and he spent 10 days in captivity before he regained his freedom.

“His deputy Harrison Omogbon, who sat by him, was also kidnapped at his house in broad daylight, and you are saying Okpebholo’s administration can’t tackle security. Obaseki’s administration did a lot of damage to Edo people, and Gov Okpebholo is battling to put the situation under control.”



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