Senator-elect of Kogi East
Senatorial District, Alhaji Jibrin Isah, has backed the second term ambition of
the state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello.
According to the lawmaker-elect,
he arrived at the decision after taking time to think about the welfare and
progress of the people of his constituency and the entire Kogi people.
In a statement he personally
signed yesterday, Isah said, “I am wholeheartedly endorsing the bid of my
friend and brother, Yahaya Bello, for a second term in Office as Governor of
Kogi State. I have taken a while to make this decision because the welfare and
progress of the great people of my Kogi East Constituency and Kogi State as a
whole lie in the balance.”
“I am a man who has poured his
life into the pursuit of the overall best interests of my people and state. For
many years, first as a professional, then as a businessman and lately as a
politician, I have dedicated myself to achieving this objective.
“In the process, I have become
intimately acquainted with the peculiarities of our state, the challenges of
her people and the perfidies of her politicians.
“I have experienced firsthand the
character and leadership of several past occupants of Government House, Lokoja
and I can attest that Governor Yahaya Bello stands out for trustworthiness,
forthrightness and commitment to good governance”.
The Senator-elect noted that he
would rather have Governor Bello preside over the affairs of Kogi State for the
next four years “than any of the other individuals who have shown interest in
the job”.
He continued: “I admit that no
society has ever found Plato’s Philosopher-King, that prototypical ruler who by
a perfect blend of knowledge, intelligence, reliability and simplicity is the
epitome of good governance. Leaders may emerge who display his ideal attributes
to a lesser or a greater degree, but none can achieve his perfection.
“Governor Bello is no
Philosopher-King, but I have observed that he possesses a sincere desire to
lead well, a disposition to serve the people and the political will to take
difficult decisions and follow through on them.
“His Excellency has shown great
promise in his first term and I am convinced by his track record that he
remains our best option towards a brighter future for our state from amongst
those who present themselves and meet the legal requirements to run for the
position of Governor of Kogi State.
“Governor Bello’s Economic
Blueprint , which was unfolded during the last Kogi State Economic Summit is
being pursued, resulting in various partnership arrangements, meant to harness
the abundant natural resources, and equally revive some of the hitherto vibrant
government enterprises, in the state , in order to create employment
opportunities for all categories of Kogites.
“It is thus my considered
opinion, after due consultations with my followers and stakeholders, that for
the Kogi State Gubernatorial Elections in November, 2019 our incumbent
Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, remains the best candidate. We shall give him
our unalloyed fidelity and strong support. I call on all lovers of our state to
join me in this worthy endeavour,” he stated.
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