Kogiflame
The former Governor of Kogi State Alhaji Yahaya Bello has called on the people of Nigeria to support and prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to succeed in executing his laudable plans and programmes for the country.
Bello made the call at the palace of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland when he visited his country home after he was granted bail by Federal High Court in Abuja.
He noted that the policies of the federal government will definitely takes the country to the glorious land.
He urged Nigerians to exercise patient with President Tinubu’s government to enable him tackle the challenges affecting the progress and development of the country.
He also called for unity of purpose that will pave rooms for peace, economic and infrastructural development of the state.
The former Governor Bello who was in company of the incumbent Governor of the State Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo and other dignitaries , stated that a viable foundation has been laid down for successive administration to move the forward, noting that without unity among the divert ethnic groups in the State nothing can be achieved.
While appealing to the people of the state to rally support for Governor Ododo, the former Governor, assured that the current administration in Kogi State will deliver more dividend of democracy to all parts of the state.
Addressing a mammoth crowd , the Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo , said the former Governor Yahaya Bello had laid solid foundation especially in the state civil service to enable his administration pay prompt salaries both at the state and local government level.
“The success of my administration today was borne out of the commitment and good foundations laid down by my immediate predecessor and the support and encouragement he often gave to us.
“For us to succeed we need the prayer and support of our people because I am ready to serve you and I will continue to do my best to unify the people of the state even if it requires prostrating for my people” Gov. Ododo said.
The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland , Dr Tijani Ahmed Anaje in his remarks charged Ebira people both at home and in diaspora to embrace peace, speak with one voice and prioritize Ebira interest over and above any personal interest.
The Royal Father who was visibly delighted offered prayers for Ebiraland and Kogi state in general , solicited support for Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to enable him achieve more development for the state.
In his speech, the Chairman Kogi State Chapter of the All Progressive Congress APC, Hon. Abdullahi Bello described former Governor Bello as the chosen one who has laid a solid foundation for the state in the area of infrastructure and human capital development.
He assured that based on the activities of Governor Ododo led administration, 2025 will usher in peace, unity and development to Kogi State.
Highlight of the occasion was special prayers offers by the Chief Imam of Ebiraland Sheik Salihu Abere, Pastor Ejuwon John and Chief Mariba Amos who prayed in a traditional way.
