Bello  Warns against Political Violence in Kogi

Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja

The Kogi State Governor, Mr. Yahaya Bello, has reiterated the commitment of his administration to upholding a united Kogi State.

Bello also warned politicians that his administration would not condoned any act of political violence and politics of bitterness because the state is bigger than anyone’s personal interest.

The governor gave this warning shortly after the ruling APC unveiled the former State Chairman of Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Mr. Salifu Joel, as  his  running mate to the standard bearer of the party, Mr. Ododo Ahmed Usman, in Lokoja.

He explained that politics of ethnicity and religion would never be a barrier and has no place in Kogi State.

“I am cautioning those from far and near that Kogi is bigger than any politician and as such should desist from any comments that can put you in trouble tomorrow.

“As a ruling party, our doors are wide opened to whoever wants to come to the APC’s fold and contribute positively to the development of the state,” he said.

He said that the party would follow and abide by all the existing electoral laws to win the election, noting that his administration has performed creditably well  in the areas  of provision of infrastructure, quality education, health among others to seek votes from the electorates in the state.

Bello pointed out that APC has something to show to Kogi people in terms of performance to ask for their votes in the next governorship election,” he said.