In a statement released in Lokoja on Friday, the Governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, promised members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state that they will have an equal opportunity to participate and be represented in the upcoming Nov. 11 governorship election.
The assurance was made during a reception held in honor of James Faleke, who was the APC’s former deputy governorship candidate in 2015 and currently serves as the chairman of the House of Representatives committee on finance. The statement was issued by the governor’s chief press secretary, Onogwu Mohammed.
Mr Bello emphasized that within the APC, there exists a level playing field where every member has equal access to the numerous opportunities offered by the party.
“As it stands in Kogi today, there’s nothing like hierarchy or privilege when it comes to participation within the party.
“I, therefore, wish to assure all APC members in the state of equal participation and representation in the forthcoming Nov. 11 governorship poll,” Mr Bello said.
Earlier, Mr. Faleke, who was accompanied to the event by a heavy contingent, told the governor that their visit was a clear demonstration of their readiness to actively engage in working and campaigning for the success of the party’s candidate, Usman Ododo, in the Nov. 11 governorship election.
“Our decision to wholeheartedly support Ododo’s candidacy was reached following a meeting with other party members in Abuja in preparation for the official flag-off campaign ceremony of APC in Kogi.
“Our commitment and dedication to work for the ruling APC is motivated by the broader interests of both the state and the nation, moreso that APC is more united and stronger than ever before.
Mr Faleke announced that the commitment of APC members to unity and success in the upcoming Kogi governorship election is reflected in this development. He was accompanied by a group of party members from all three senatorial districts in the state, including Stephen Ocheni, former minister of labour and productivity; Dangana Ocheja, former senator for Kogi East; Maimuna Audu, daughter of a former governor of the state; and Duro Meseko, deputy national publicity secretary of the APC.