The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State on Wednesday blamed the abduction of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, on the state governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko.
It also gave a former spokesman of the Jonathan Presidential Campaign Organization, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode knocks for blaming the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government for Falae’s kidnap.
The Ondo APC in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Adesanya, berated Governor Mimiko for the high rate of kidnapping, rape, robbery, extrajudicial killing and other social vices in the state, noting that Falae was kidnapped in his farm in the Akure area of the state.
The party also said other people had been kidnapped around the farm about two weeks ago and a security report was given to the governor but he and the police authorities failed to act.
The statement read in part, “About three weeks ago, specifically on September 2, 2015, around Chief Olu Falae’s farm in Ala village, Akure- North Local Government area of the state, a farmer, Mr. Adediran Adejo, was kidnapped from his farm. Adejo was in captivity for several days and was not released until a ransom was paid to his abductors.
“Governor Olusegun Mimiko, being the Chief Security Officer of the state, the Ondo State Police Command and other security agencies had adequate information and notice about the kidnapping and other criminal activities in this area and across the state, but they were lackadaisical about these developments.
“The kidnapping of Chief Falae, being the second within a period of three weeks in this particular area, Ala village, is totally unacceptable and it is an indictment on Governor Mimiko, the police and other security agencies for their lackadaisical attitude and dereliction of duty”.
The party wondered how the security vote was being spent in the light of the surge in crime and criminal activities in the state, pointing out that the ‘fire brigade’ approach on the current manhunt of Falae’s kidnappers is because a prominent and famous Nigerian is the latest victim.
It added, “The APC’s investigation revealed that a whooping sum of N1.5bn is being deducted as security vote from the state’s treasury on a monthly basis. If this amount is committed to securing lives and properties, these dastardly acts would have abated.
“We don’t want to believe that the security vote is going into private pockets as it is being speculated”.
The APC further berated Fani-Kayode for blaming the President Buhari-led administration for Falae’s kidnap, saying it could could not be held liable for such a crime.
Chief Falae, however, regained his freedom yesterday some few hours after President Buhari ordered the Inspector General of Police and other security agencies to do take necessary steps to ensure his safe and swift release.
FIVE[5] KEY BENEFITS OF BUYING A BRAND NEW CAR
Remember the cost of buying a car isn’t just the price you pay for your vehicle. You need to factor in other costs including: maintenance, fuel, road tax, repairs, as parts wear out; before you make decision of buying a car. The followings are the benefits of buying a brand new car:
1. Brand new cars are Reliable: New cars are more expensive but are generally more reliable, whereas used cars are cheaper but might cost more to run or mentain. Used cars usually develop faults.
2. Warranty Coverage : A new car comes with a full manufacturer’s warranty, which will give you an easy way to have many faults repaired for free. These warranties are usually around two to three years.
3. Advanced Safety Features: Safety of new cars is another consideration. Auto manufactures continually have to adjust to more stringent safety regulations, and as technology continues to evolve the safety of new cars continues to get better and better. New vehicles also have newer safety features such as blind spot monitoring and assisted parking, which you just won’t be able to find in the majority of used vehicles.
Some of the other safety features that you should check for include:
A. Electronic stability control- this would prevent the car from spinning out of control and sliding sideways when you make a turn at high speed or you suddenly need to swerve, which occurs quite often on Nigerian roads.
B. Anti-lock brakes – these come in handy when you need to stop your car suddenly, by preventing the wheels from locking up and the car from skidding.
C. Safety alerts – There are different types of safety alerts available such as motion detectors that warn you if another vehicle or object is too close and cameras attached to the rearview mirror that alert you with an alarm if you get distracted.
4. It Has Newer Features: A 2015 model will have a stereo made for 2015, while buying a used car from 2011 will come with a stereo from 2011. Certain technologies may be slightly outdated when buying used.
5. It has fresh start: Sitting in your own brand new car can be an exciting feeling.
DRAWBACKS OF USED[TOKUNBO] CARS
1. No manufacturer warranty: A used car will not come with a warranty which will not give you an easy way to have any fault repaired for free.
2. Highly expensive to mentain: A used car may be more likely to develop faults(problems) from wear and tear or cost more to run and maintain. Used car always have mechanical issues.
3. No special offer: You may not be able to get any special offers on a used car like discount on cost of purchase.
4. No specification chosen: You can’t choose the specification of your car like you can with a new car.
5. Greater risk of buying stolen car: People have been known to buy used cars that have been stolen.
REFERENCE
National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA)