Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata, the frontrunner in the highly anticipated Edo gubernatorial election under the Labour Party, has sparked nationwide fervor with his groundbreaking proposal to drastically reduce agricultural product prices in Edo State....READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
Akpata has consistently articulated his vision to enhance agricultural production across the state, pledging measures such as bolstering security, providing essential resources like fertilizer and pesticides, and fostering a conducive environment for farmers. His most striking and ambitious initiative, unveiled during his tour of Akoko Edo and highlighted at the Palace of Olososo of Ososo Kingdom, aims to slash prices in public markets.
“Wetin small pikin, nor fit see when e climb tree e papa siddon for ground e dey see am, na y we don come here to ask for your advice, ask for your prayers, because pikin wey e papa pray for e go go far,”Akpata passionately conveyed to traditional chiefs and leaders at the palace.
Emphasizing his strategy, Akpata asserted, “Government must deliberately work with the farmers because it is a matter of food security; they need to work with the farmer, give them security so they can go to their farms. When they’re done farming, government should buy the products. Ask me which money? Edo de get sixteen billion, you fit take small buy the farmers’ product. When you buy, you go keep am for storage, then you start to sell to the people not for profit, sell it at cost price.”
Akpata’s visionary approach has garnered widespread acclaim, endorsements, and support from Nigerians nationwide, solidifying his frontrunner status in the upcoming Edo election….READ FULL ARTICLE
