Kachikwu denies posters, distances self from Delta guber election

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, has denied campaign posters in Abuja which portray him as having ambition to run for Delta State governorship election in 2019.

Kachikwu, who disassociated himself from the fake campaign posters, also said that he has at no time indicated interest that he was going to run for an elective position in the state.

He stated this in a statement released in Abuja by the Director Press, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Idang Alibi.

The statement read in part, “The office of the Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources hereby dissociates itself from the campaign posters which he has absolutely no knowledge of. The Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources has not indicated any interest in running for any elective political office in Delta State.

“Kachikwu is focused on delivering on the reforms currently being implemented in the petroleum sector under the leadership of President Buhari and Acting President Osinbajo in line with his duties as Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and Chair of the Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC.

“He remains committed to effectively representing his state of origin, Delta State in the federal cabinet to institutionalise transparency, accountability and productivity in the Nigerian oil and gas sector.”

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According to Alibi, the minister of state is currently concerned with how to consolidate on the progress and successes recorded in the petroleum sector and would not allow himself to be distracted.

“It is gratifying that, despite challenges, measurable progress has been made in achieving important milestones under Kachikwu‘s watch and today, the petroleum sector is more transparent and contributes more to the national coffers. Consolidating on this progress remains the priority of Kachikwu and he refuses to be distracted from this focus.

“The Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources assures all Nigerians of his and Government’s continued commitment to the welfare and well-being of the citizenry, while thanking them for usual cooperation and collaboration towards achieving the lofty dreams of a thriving oil and gas sector for Nigeria,” Alabi said.

 

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