Ondo Governorship Election: Jegede Warns Against Electoral Rigging

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Eyitayo Jegede, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo state, has issued a stern warning against attempts to rig the October 10, 2020 governorship election, stating that the people of the state would resist any such attempts. Jegede, a second-time governorship candidate, spoke before his supporters in Akure, citing a recent revelation by a former Ondo State Government official, Ifedayo Abegunde, that he was robbed of victory in the 2016 election by APC power brokers. Jegede's warning comes as he campaigns for the governorship seat, vowing to address the problems plaguing the state, including lack of electricity, healthcare, and educational infrastructure.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jegede warned that any attempt to rig the October 10, 2020 governorship election would be strongly resisted by the people of Ondo state.
  • Jegede referenced a recent revelation by Ifedayo Abegunde, a former Ondo State Government official, that he was robbed of victory in the 2016 election by APC power brokers.
  • Jegede highlighted the challenges faced by the people of Ondo state, including lack of electricity, healthcare, and educational infrastructure.
  • Jegede vowed to address the problems plaguing the state, including reducing tuition fees in tertiary institutions to make education more accessible to the poor.
  • Jegede stated that he would ensure that the free health services reserved for pregnant women, nursing mothers, elderly citizens, and physically challenged people are reinstated.
  • Jegede acknowledged his Akure heritage but denied that his campaign would favor the capital city at the expense of other communities.

Statistics:

  • 10 October 2020: Date of the scheduled governorship election in Ondo state.
  • 2016: Year of the governorship election that Jegede claims was rigged for Rotimi Akeredolu.
  • 34%: Increase in tuition fees from N35,000 to N230,000 in Adekunle Ajadin University, Akungba.

Sources:

  • Eyitayo Jegede's campaign statement.
  • Interview with Ifedayo Abegunde, a former Ondo State Government official.