Ondo State Youth Coalition, the umbrella body of youths in the state, wants Mr. Eyitayo Jegede to succeed the state Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, even as it warned the unsuspecting  to be wary of swindlers on the prowl in the name of youth groups seeking  politicians to swindle.

The Coalition said it is not uncommon with dubious youths to parade fake credentials at this time to seek patronage from willing politicians, who may want to use them to pursue a political agenda, even when they are not in any way relevant to the system.

According to the Coalition, the warning became necessary following what it described as “a malicious publication allegedly signed by one pseudo Dele Ayeni against the endorsement of Jegede by leaders of the People Democratic Party and various interest groups.

In a statement issued in Akure, yesterday and signed by the President, Secretary and Public Relations Officer, Adekanmbi Oluwatuyi, Michael Oluwole and Obanoyen Abiola respectively, the Coalition said there is no doubt that groups such as that of the non-existing Ayeni would want to step up their activities, especially at an electioneering period to swindle unsuspecting and desperate politicians.