The Kogi Council of Chiefs have revealed that it presented Gov. Yahaya Bello to President Muhammadu Buhari after his endorsement by the people of the state.
The Attah Igala, Dr Michael Idakwo Oboni, revealed to State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting between the president and members of the council of chiefs held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
He shared that they stormed the villa not just to congratulate with Buhari on his recent victory but to also present Yahaya Bello to him as the chosen candidate for the forthcoming Nov. 16 Kogi gubernatorial election.
His words, “We came to reintroduce our governor to the president and demand for normal support since they belong to the same party; the issue of endorsement is not here, the people at home have already endorsed His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, for second term.
“So, we don’t need to re-endorse him in Abuja here, all we needed to do was to present him to the President and Commander In-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
“So, we are very happy that Mr President received us very well and the traditional rulers have reconfirmed their support for both the federal and state governments.”
“We are happy to announce too because our governor announced it here, that the last tranche of bailout of fund of about N30.8 billion has been approved.
“So, the issue of salary arrears, allowances and pensions will be put to rest by His grace before the elections.
“So, we are confident that this federal government we are going to have a good deal with it and by the grace of God since we are supporting Mr President, it is natural and normal for him to pay us back in the right coins.”
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