Ministerial Nominee: Kogi SDP Guber Candidate Commends Tinubu’s Choice

Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja

The Kogi State governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the forthcoming election, Alhaji Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the nomination of Shaibu Abubakar Audu, the son of first state Governor, Late Prince Abubakar Audu.

Shaibu Audu was among the nominees submitted to the National Assembly for screening last Wednesday in Abuja by the Chief of Staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila. He was subsequently screened last Friday along with others.

The commendation was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Communications, SDP Governorship Campaign Organisation, copy of which was made available to journalists in Lokoja.

The SDP standard bearer congratulated the state ministerial designate, Audu, on his nomination by President Tinubu.

Alhaji Audu, son of one time Governor of Kogi State, late Prince Abubakar Audu, was among the second bath of ministerial nominees sent to the Senate by the president on Wednesday.

Reacting to the development, the youthful SDP candidate celebrated the choice of Audu as a fulfilment of the electoral promise of President Tinubu to involve young Nigerians in his administration.

“Your nomination is a glaring testimony of the commitment of President Tinubu to youth empowerment and political inclusiveness,” he stated.

Ajaka said given the background, experience and antecedents of Audu, the people Kogi State are indeed proud that one of their illustrious sons had been invited to add value to the development of the country.

“The task ahead is daunting, but we are convinced that you will excel, given your training and antecedents as a top-rate technocrat,” he stated.