It was really a spectacular one today in Okehi LGA as unity of leadership, sincerity of purpose and commitment towards the reelection of the 4th Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello was clearly demonstrated by the Party Leaders and Faithfuls.
The crucial meeting where the reelection of Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello was extraordinarily endorsed by the APC Delegates, Party Leaders and Stalwarts was held at the Okehi LG Civic Centre & Multipurpose Hall, Obangede; being the venue where history is being made today.
The Okehi APC Chairman, Hon. Nuhu Jatto sets the meeting in motion after calling for opening prayers.
In his opening remarks, the Okehi Council Administrator, Hon. AbdulRaheem Ohiare stated the reasons which necessitated for the crucial meeting. He commended the Okehi APC Delegates for their superb performance during the last primaries where they demonstrated their integrity and uncommon loyalty to the voice of the leadership. Hon. Ohiare further urged the Delegates to reciprocate such loyalty during the forthcoming gubernatorial primaries as August 29th is the day of victory for Governor Yahaya Bello. As for the Party Stalwarts, he beseeched them to give a repeat of the feat achieved during the State Assemblies elections even as he declared that the gubernatorial elections is an all Ebira project which goes beyond party affiliation.
The Council Boss furthermore, intimated the Delegates and Stakeholders of the arrangement reached by the Political Office holders to appreciate them and as well bring smiles to their faces during this festive period. He finally, stated the Leadership’s readiness to continue to prioritize the welfare of the Party Members at all times.
The Member representing Okehi Constituency at Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Muktar Bajeh expressed his gratitude to Okehi APC Delegates for queuing behind him in the Party Primaries, and the Party Faithfuls for making him victorious during the elections proper. He stressed that he owes every APC Member and the entire electorates a duty to effectively and credibly represent them at the State Assembly. That’s why he said, he employed the services of some professionals that would help him to achieve his aims of giving Okehi State Constituency a qualitative representation. He finally, expressed optimism that Okehi Delegates won’t let the LGA down as they have proven overtime their utmost integrity and loyalty.
The Hon. Commissioner of Water Resources, Barr. Abdulsalam Ozigi Deedat affirmed the words of the previous Speakers as he registered his appreciation to the Party Stalwarts for their continued support. He explicitly explained the source of the funds to be divulged to the Party Executives, Elderly Women, Youth and Members of the Eleven (11) Wards in Okehi LGA. He urged the Party Faithfuls to continue to demonstrate their loyalty and of course queue behind Governor Yahaya Bello in the forthcoming Party Primaries and Gubernatorial Elections come August 29th and November 11th respectively.
The climax of the meeting was the endorsement of Governor Yahaya Bello for Continuity by the Okehi APC Stakeholders not excluding the APC Delegates who clearly vowed to stand firmly by Governor Yahaya Bello during the forthcoming APC gubernatorial primaries come August 29th, 2019.
Prominent among those at the Stakeholders meeting were: DG Bureau of Information & Grassroots Sensitization, Hon. Abdulkarim Abdulmalik; Executive Chairman MIREMCO, Hajia Hassiat Suleiman; Sports Commission Chairman, Hon. Abdulmalik Isah; LG Secretary, Hon. Ibrahim Seidu; LG Party Secretary, Hon. Momohjimoh Yakubu; Elders Advisory Council Chairman (Okehi/Adavi Fed. Constituency), Alhaji Yusuf Mamman and Okehi Elders Advisory Council chairman, Alhaji Idris Daniya. Others were: Chief of Staff to APC State Chairman, Hon. Idris Ozi Shuaib; SA on Political Matters, Hon. Abdulkareem Ajoge; APC Chieftain, Chief MJ Ozovehe; State Designate Consultant, Engr. Wahab Jimoh et al.
Signed:
Abdullahi Abubakar,
Media Aide to Okehi Administrator.
August 10th, 2019.