The governorship candidate of Action Alliance (AA) in the 2023 Kogi governorship election, Otunba Olayinka Braimoh, has been described as a gentleman politician and businessman who carries himself with dignity and finesse.
In a statement issued by his campaign organization on Saturday, and signed by the media head, Musa Olumayowa Yakubu, said they found it appalling that some persons chose to condemn Braimoh for his advocacy for public safety.
The campaign organization urged those who are threatening their leader, Otunba Olayinka Braimoh, and his supporters to stop forthwith or be ready to face the wrath of the masses, along with divine consequences.
“Otunba Olayinka Braimoh, the candidate for the Action Alliance (AA) in the 2023 Kogi state election, is a hardworking and easy-going person. His campaign, which included over 100 town hall meetings, was issue based. His main goal is to tackle the self-imposed poverty in the state through a wealth creation initiative known as the STAT Agenda (Solid minerals, Tourism, Agriculture, and Trade). He has never resorted to personal attacks or insults. Even after the election, he has continued to speak out against the senseless killings and kidnappings plaguing his community of Bunu in Kabba-Bunu local government area, stressing that without security of lives and property, there can’t be conducive environment for wealth creation.
“It is unfortunate that Braimoh and his supporters are now facing threats from people who should actually be praising them for their dedication to public safety. We recognize that these individuals are feeling threatened by Olayinka Braimoh’s growing political influence, which has led to these threats. They have even gone as far as to report him to certain elders, claiming that among all the candidates in the last gubernatorial election in the state, only Braimoh has not aligned himself with the current government. Moreover, some of his supporters have been advised to be mindful of their movements in the state. This situation is both concerning and disheartening.
“Braimoh and his supporters deserve recognition and praise, not condemnation,” the statement read.
The campaign organization said though it has notified the right authorities about this situation, they won’t hesitate to expose the identities of those behind these dastardly actions if they continue.
“If you can’t help those facing unjust security problems, then why intimidate those who are bringing these inhumane acts to the attention of the federal government and the general public?”
The campaign organization appealed to their supporters to remain calm in the face of threats but ensure they always make public and report officially to the authorities around them if further threats to the life of any member occur again.
