Politics
Kogi is in a mess, Gov Bello laments
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has lamented that the state is in a mess, and has been held down by some individuals over the years.
Bella while calling on Hon James Faleke to join him in building the state, said “The state was in a big mess as of the time we came on board. He should join hands with me to save the state from the claws of those who had held it down over the years.”
Encouraged by the verdict of the Court of Appeal delivered on Thursday, Governor, Bello boasted that he is on a divine mission to curb corruption and waste in the state.
He stated this after joining President Muhammed Buhari for the Jumat prayers at the State House, Abuja on Friday.
Bello also said people of the state should expect development, prosperity and good governance all the way.
The governor described the court judgement as a confirmation of “divine ruling” by God while also
extending the olive branch to his opponents, especially Hon: James Faleke, to join him in the task of building the state which he said was in a big mess when he assumed duties.
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He said: “I have extended olive branch to my opponents on several occasions and at this time, I am extending it again to my brother, Hon. James Faleke, to let us join hands together to lift Kogi State.
He also said there was no rift between the executive and legislature in the state.
“There has never been any face-off between the executive and the legislature. There has always been misunderstanding in every legislative house and Kogi State is not an exception. As of today, we have one united Kogi Assembly,” he said.
By Timothy Enietan-Matthews
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