Human trafficking gained grounds when PDP governed Edo - Obaseki’s Aide

- The special adviser to the governor of Edo state has accused the Peoples Democratic Party of complicity in human trafficking

- Crusoe Osagie said members of the PDP in Edo state contributed to the increased trafficking of humans in the state

- He also said the trafficking cartels who belong to the PDP are working against the resolve of the state governor, Godwin Obaseki, to end the menace in the state

A special adviser to the governor of Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, has called on the federal government to investigate members of the Peoples Democratic Party for complicity in human trafficking.

Crusoe Osagie said the PDP members in Edo state contributed to the increased human trafficking of indigenes of Edo state.

Osagie said there are enough evidence to show that human trafficking was instituted in the state by PDP members.

He also said that some of these trafficking cartels who belong to the PDP are working against the resolve of Governor Obaseki to end the menace in the state.

Osagie said: “We are aware that human trafficking is a major source of revenue to these people who will stop at nothing to fight anyone that stands on their way.”

"At a time world leaders have openly acknowledged the need to fully back the effort of Godwin Obaseki in bringing human trafficking to an end in Edo state, the PDP is chasing shadows and struggling to take people’s attention away from the real issues.

“Imagine the PDP which instituted illegal immigration and human trafficking in Edo State through their chieftains’ actions and administrative inaction, blaming the Obaseki’s administration for the afflictions and anguishes that many Edo families are going through now!

“It is ridiculous to say the least and I wish to elongate the short memories of the PDP remnants to when they ruled the state. It is on record that human trafficking gained grounds in Edo State when PDP governed the state.

While Governors like Senator Bola Tinubu and other clear-headed governors were laying the foundation for a greater Lagos and elsewhere, the PDP government in Edo State was using state funds to celebrate the annual birthday ritual of one of its leaders with millions of naira and at great cost to the poor masses who were promised jobs, good roads, security and good schools, that never came,” Osagie said.

“Every project the PDP initiated was actually a template for grand looting. Like a leprous finger, anything they touched they ruined: Edo Line, Bendel Breweries, the Fruit Juice factory, Cassava chips factory and others were never meant to work. At best, they were colourful signposts for their criminal enrichment.

“Vehicles that were procured for Edo City Transport Service, allegedly found their way to a private university in the state.

"The danger with a corrupt government like what Edo people had under PDP in Edo State, is the fact that beyond the broken promises, our prized value system was disrupted.

“Blaming the APC’s policies for the result of PDP’s deliberate retrogressive policies of the past, exposes the poor judgement of the clowns masquerading themselves as PDP members in Edo state.

“Obaseki’s ‘Wake and See’ government is delivering comfort to the millions of Edo people who were afflicted by the PDP and instilling hope in people as they aspire to fit into socially approved behaviours, trades, professions and vocations.

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“Never again will Edo people vote the PDP into any elective position to deliver ridiculous contracts like the dredging of Ikpoba River,” Osagie added

NAIJ.com earlier reported that a 27-year-old returnee from Libya rejected the monthly payment of N20,000 given to them by the state governor.

The returnee, identified as Obehi Diamond said, Libya is the best place for him to work.

He said if only Libya had a central government it would be easy for any young man to work and earn good money.

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