The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu is hopeful that the re-election of Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi and his running mate, Edward Onojo would bring development to the state.
Dr. Ramatu disclosed this as she paid homage to His Royal Highness, the Ohimege Igu Agabaido, Alhaji Abdulrazak Koto, on Tuesday in Koton Karfe Local Government, Kogi.
According to her, she visited to seek royal blessings and to also ask for the support of the monarch and his subjects towards the re-election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag bearer in the Nov. 16 governorship election in the state.
Her words, ”Your Highness, I am here together with my well-wishers from the FCT to receive your royal blessings because it is your blessings that is keeping me moving.
”We are waiting for a very important decision to be taken for the continuation of APC government in Kogi which will continue to connect us more to the Federal Government.
”We are here to solicit for your support and that of your subjects towards the reelection of Gov. Yahaya Bello and his running mate in the Nov. 16 governorship polls.
”I am not here to promise gold and silver but to assure you good governance with a view to uplift the downtrodden in the society. Gov. Bello second coming will be more better for the people of Kogi.”
The Monarch responded, ”Election should not be seen as a do-or-die affair. We want a free, fair, transparent and credible election.
”As you go out to campaign talk to your supporters to eschewed violence.”
”We are very proud of you because you have started impacting on the lives of our people and I want you to remain focus.
”We are 100 per cent behind you and as you go to the field to campaign our ancestors will guide, protect and lead you.”
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