APC’s Triumph: you’ve demonstrated, Unity, Braveness and Perseverance, Gov Bello Hails Kogites

Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has recommended the folks of the state for his or her demonstration of unity, braveness, and resilience throughout the conduct of the 2023 Presidential and Nationwide Meeting elections held throughout the state. Bello whereas hailing the folks said that the peaceable and orderly conduct of the folks and the profitable completion of the elections is a powerful indication that the residents had been dedicated to the beliefs of democracy and the rule of legislation.

Governor Bello additionally recommended the safety businesses and the electoral officers for his or her dedication to a peaceable and clear electoral course of.

“I’m blissful to commend the residents of Kogi State, safety businesses, and electoral officers of our nation for his or her dedication to a peaceable electoral course of. The orderly and peaceable method wherein the elections had been performed is a testomony to the power of our democracy and the resilience of our folks throughout the state. The profitable completion of the elections is a powerful indication that our residents are dedicated to the beliefs of democracy and the rule of legislation. I’m additionally grateful for the efforts of the safety businesses in guaranteeing the security of the residents earlier than and throughout the electoral course of.

Whereas commending the electorates for the overwhelming votes given to the candidates of the All Progressives Congress within the Presidential and Nationwide Meeting elections, Bello stated the such dedication was a powerful indication that the residents all the time stand by the ruling get together within the State, the All Progressives Congress.

“I’m assured that the profitable completion of the elections and the overwhelming votes delivered to our candidates will usher in a brand new period of peace and prosperity for our nation. I urge all residents to proceed to uphold the values of democracy and to work collectively for the betterment of our nation. I cost you all to stay peaceable, embrace each other and rejoice collectively”.

Within the simply concluded elections as introduced by the Impartial Nationwide Electoral Fee, INEC, the presidential candidate of the APC Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu polled a complete of 240, 751 votes to defeat his closest rival Atiku Abubakar who polled a complete of 145,104 votes. The INEC additionally declared the three senatorial candidates of the APC winners of the elections and returned elected. Senator Isah Jibrin Echecho of Kogi East polled a complete of 108,777 votes forward of his closest rival, Victor Adoji of the PDP who polled 81,662. Engr Abubakar Ohere of Kogi West polled 52,132 to defeat Natasha Akpoti Uduagha of the PDP who scored a complete of 51,763 votes whereas Hon Sunday Karimi of Kogi West scored a complete of 70,184 votes in opposition to Hon T J Yusuf of the PDP who polled 51,964 votes. the All Progressives Congress additionally received 6 out of 9 Federal Home of Representatives seats with two Federal Constituency elections declared inconclusive by the INEC.

Whereas thanking the folks for the victory, he urged members of the general public to be magnanimous in victory as they have fun and warranted that Asiwaju’s victory will revolutionize Kogi industrial sector and revamp the moribund iron and Metal business in Ajaokuta. he stated the folks have performed their roles in partaking in vertical representatives course of which can allow them to sanction vertical accountability from elected representatives.

“As soon as once more, I thank the residents, safety businesses, and electoral officers for his or her dedication to a peaceable electoral course of”, the Governor stated.

ONOGWU Muhammed

Chief Press Secretary to the Governor

28/02/2023