Members of the National Assembly from Kogi State, on Tuesday, paid a courtesy visit to Governor Yahaya Bello, to congratulate him on the peaceful and credible conduct of the November 11 Governorship election.
The lawmakers, comprising senators and members of the House of Representatives, also to congratulated the governor on the resounding victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the election and the emergence of Usman Ododo as Governor-elect of Kogi State.
According to them, the November election was adjudged peaceful, credible, free and fair by local and international observers.
Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho, representing Kogi East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, commended Governor Bello for his sterling leadership, which paved the way for the resounding victory.
Echocho also pledged unalloyed loyalty of the all national assembly members from the state. to Governor Bello and Governor-elect.
Also speaking, Senator Sunday Karimi applauded the governor’s ingenuity and called for magnanimity in putting the election’s challenges behind with a view to expanding the APC’s space in Kogi State.
In his remarks, the Deputy Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Ibrahim Abdullahi Halims, commended Governor Bello’s wisdom and exemplary leadership, assuring the governor of the ongoing efforts to unite APC members in his constituency and the entire Kogi East Senatorial District.
In their separate remarks, Hon AbdulRahim Danga, representing Okehi/Adavi Federal Constituency on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party and Arc Salman Idris of the ADC, representing Kabba/Ijumu Federal Constituency, commended Governor Bello’s fairness and democratic approach during the conduct of the last general elections.
The duo eulogised the governor for what they called his large heart, political sagacity and understanding, describing him as a fair player in the field of politics.
They said the governor had the opportunity to truncate their chances of emerging victorious in the election , saying that Bello as a true democrat allowed the electioneering processes to go smoothly without intimidation and harassment of political opponents of his political party
While welcoming the visitors, Bello, commended their contributions to the victory of the November 11 governorship election in the state.
He emphasised the importance of being genuine, truthful, and committed, while urging them to do more in delivering the best to their respective constituencies as they had been doing.
The governor also expressed gratitude to them for their roles in the election, advising them to work collaboratively for the advancement of the Nigerian legislature, particularly for the benefit of their constituents.
Bello called on them to support the governor-elect, Ahmed Usman Ododo, in consolidating and continuing the solid foundation set by his administration for the development of the state.
Furthermore, Governor Bello advised them to move past election-related conflicts and focus on positive lessons learned, while emphasising the importance of unity and collaboration in ensuring the success of the APC in Kogi State.
In his remarks, the governor-elect, Ahmed Usman Ododo, noted the place of Governor Bello’s leadership style in fostering unity across the state without ethnic or political bias.
He recounted the governor’s dedicated efforts in supporting National Assembly members during party primaries, general elections, and post-election legal challenges.
Ododo appreciated the governor’s selfless commitment to placing individuals in key positions and ensuring a peaceful and secure Kogi State. (vitalnewsngr.com)
