The Chairman of Okehi Local Government Area, Hon. Amoka Eneji, has congratulated the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, on his decision to heed the calls of the people of Kogi Central Senatorial District and declare his intention to run for the Senate in 2027.
Speaking with our reporter on Monday, the Council Chairman stated that the former governor’s acceptance of the senatorial race is a decision taken in the best interest of the people of Kogi Central, particularly the Ebira nation, whose collective aspiration he believes Yahaya Bello represents.
According to him, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has laboured immensely for the progress and unity of the Ebira people, stressing that the history of the Ebira nation cannot be written without prominent reference to his leadership. He recalled Bello’s uncommon courage and “can-do” spirit which set him apart when he dared to contest and emerge as Governor of Kogi State against all odds.
He further applauded the former governor for his legacy and landmark projects, including the establishment of the first university in Ebira land, construction of hospitals and road networks, and the creation of security employment opportunities for teeming youths. He also noted that Bello’s administration successfully brought an end to clannish conflicts and violent clashes that once plagued the area.
He described Yahaya Bello’s entry into the senatorial race as a development that would strengthen the ruling party and accelerate progress across the district, making political mobilization easier ahead of the elections.
He appreciated the role played by the current Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, for his leadership, encouragement, and consultations with stakeholders that culminated in the former governor’s acceptance of the senatorial call.
He emphasized that as a young and energetic leader, Alhaji Yahaya Bello still has a lot to offer, stressing that it is not yet time for him to rest, as his wealth of experience, capacity, and vision are needed at the national level to further advance the interests of the Ebira nation and Nigeria at large.
He concluded by expressing confidence that Yahaya Bello’s aspiration is a divine blessing to the Ebira nation, urging the good people of Okehi Local Government Area to embrace it as a “done deal” and a form of reconciliation and appreciation for the former governor’s impactful years of service to the state.
