Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP), has backed Oluwarotimi Akeredolu's plan to buy sophisticated weapons for the State Security Network, also known as Amotekun Corps.
The necessary legislation would be put in place, according to Akeredolu, to support the purchase of weapons for the Amotekun Corps.
Speaking during his condolence visit to Akeredolu, Obi described the Governor as a leader who always speaks the truth, no matter the repercussions.
The LP flagbearer, who charged Akeredolu to continue to take every necessary step to protect his people, noted that the Ondo Governor was doing the right thing.
Obi said the Governor must continue to do his best to defend his people.
He stated that things were going wrong in the country because people choose to keep quiet and commended the Governor for speaking up for the people.
According to him: “I urge you to continue in that direction. You represent one of those things Nigerians desire, ability to speak the truth no matter the consequences.
“What is lacking in Nigeria is that we choose to keep quiet when things are going wrong. You have a man here who always speaks when things are going wrong, and I urge you to continue.”
“Arm those special security poeple. Take every step to protect your people. It is important and it is your duty. I’m happy that you are speaking out always when necessary. May God Almighty continue to be with you and bless all of you.”
Akeredolu thanked Obi and his entourage for the visit.
He said he would miss his mother even though she died at 90.