Oshiomhole backs death penalty for kidnappers, bandits in Edo

Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District, has publicly endorsed the death penalty for kidnappers and bandits, aligning with the proposed policy of Governor Monday Okpebholo's administration in Edo State. Oshiomhole made his stance known during the flag-off of the Edo North Senatorial District local government election campaign in Auchi, Etsak o West Local Government Area.

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I stand here to completely endorse the declaration by the governor of Edo State that we are in a federation where every state has the right to enact laws on punishment when it comes to state offences. So kidnappers and bandits will be punished by death through firing squad.

Oshiomhole stated that civil liberties have been restored under Okpebholo, asserting that only criminals should fear the state. He declared his complete endorsement of the governor's declaration, emphasizing that states have the right within the federation to enact laws on punishments for state offenses, including capital punishment via firing squad for kidnappers and bandits. He also voiced support for the creation of state police to bolster security efforts.

Governor Okpebholo highlighted his administration's commitment to the development and well-being of Edo people, citing initiated infrastructure projects across the state, including roads, schools, and markets. He credited President Bola Tinubu's economic reforms, particularly the removal of the fuel subsidy, for increasing resources available to state governments for such development projects.

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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.

Okpebholo noted that the fuel subsidy removal has provided governors with more funds to develop their states, which his administration is using for massive road construction and other infrastructure. The campaign event also served as an opportunity to introduce APC candidates for the local government elections and rally support, with a target of securing 2.5 million votes for Tinubu in the 2027 general election. The completion of rehabilitation work on the Auchi-Ekpoma-Benin Road was also celebrated as a key achievement of the Tinubu administration.

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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.