Ekiti: Bejide Vows to Crush Insecurity, Fix Power Within 24 Months
Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State – June 2, 2026
In a bold promise that resonates deeply with anxious residents, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate for Ekiti State, Ambassador Dare Bejide, has declared war on insecurity.
He pledged to completely eradicate kidnapping, banditry, and violent crimes within 24 months of assuming office if elected in 2026.
Speaking during the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Ekiti Council monthly congress, the former Secretary to the State Government and ex-Ambassador to Canada painted a vision of a safer, more prosperous Ekiti.
His message comes as the state grapples with rising cases of abduction and banditry, especially in border communities like Ilejemeje LGA, where 16 worshippers remain in captivity weeks after a church attack and recent allegations involving a local government vice chairman.
Technology and Community Policing at the Core
Bejide emphasized a smart, people-centered approach.
“Security is everyone’s business,” he stated firmly. “My government will deploy technology such as distress alert devices that can be linked to citizens’ phones.
Once pressed, the device will alert a central control room so security agencies can respond immediately during emergencies.”
He further explained that insecurity thrives where communities feel disconnected from formal forces.
To close this gap, he plans to establish a dedicated community policing agency across all 16 local government areas.
This framework would complement existing security outfits and empower locals to protect themselves.
Tackling Root Causes Through Economic Empowerment
Recognizing that joblessness fuels crime, Bejide outlined an ambitious economic agenda.
He intends to establish cottage industries in every local government, promote mechanized farming to attract youths, and set up skill acquisition centers that prioritize local talent for employment.
“Whatever project we embark on must impact the majority of our people,” he added. “When people are engaged and communities are secure, development follows.”
Power supply emerged as a major pillar. Bejide criticized the current administration’s projects for serving only elite areas like the Government House and EKSUTH, while ordinary citizens suffer blackouts.
“We will provide electricity for the urban and rural areas in the state, not just for the enjoyment of those in power,” he declared.
He revealed ongoing talks with Canada-based Hydro-Quebec to harness the potential of Egbe and Ero Dams for stable hydroelectric power.
Drawing examples from Chief Afe Babalola and the Dangote Group, Bejide insisted Ekiti can generate its own electricity independently.
A Call for Genuine Change
Bejide framed his candidacy as a response to widespread dissatisfaction. He urged voters to reject vote-buying and choose leaders with proven experience and integrity.
His campaign has already seen strong grassroots mobilization, with endorsements and defectors joining the ADC fold.
Analysts view Bejide’s proposals as timely. Ekiti’s porous borders with Kwara and Kogi continue to expose communities to banditry, while erratic power remains a major obstacle to investment and SME growth.
His blend of technology, community involvement, and economic revival offers a comprehensive response to these intertwined challenges.
As the 2026 governorship race intensifies, Bejide’s message strikes a chord with citizens tired of insecurity and underdevelopment.
Whether his ambitious 24-month security target can be achieved will depend on execution, political will, and collaboration.
For now, many Ekiti residents see in him a candidate ready to restore dignity, safety, and hope to the Land of Honour
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