By Usman Okai Austin.
Yahaya Bello our dear Governor I am aware some people believe that you are God chosen one and therefore your emergence is an act of God . How I wish this assumption is real and true but in reality it’s not true. This is not true because this God ordained Government is supposed to bring a turn around in the anal of Kogi politics but what we are seeing is completely the opposite side. There is nothing godly in the activities Of Gov Bello. The policies of Gov Yahaya Bello are being pursued solely for the purpose of enriching himself and his cronies whilst impoverishing the masses , the good people of Kogi state . Kogi state under Bello is characterized with so much dis-orderliness and we can’t fold our hands and continue to pretend that all is well with Kogi state. Its time to speak up.
Enough is enough.
Enough of this recklessness, massive corruption, excessive show of arrogance, outright abuse of the office of the governor, one man show and maladministration, lack of due process. In a state where the governor sends all those he perceived could become obstacles to his massive looting on compulsory leave , all is not well with Kogi state. AYB CAME TO POWER JANUARY WITH TWO MONTHS SALARIES OUTSTANDING BUT TODAY THE STATE IS OWING SIX MONTHS. ALL THE PERMANENT SECRETARIES, DAF, D OF ACCTS, CASHIERS ARE ON COMPULSORY LEAVE WITHOUT COGENT REASONS . All these are happening because there is no contractual agreement between Yahaya Bello and good people of Kogi state. I am sure you are very much aware that your government is the most hated in the anal of kogi state political history.
The crisis you created in kogi state assembly has finally been addressed by the court of the competent jurisdiction. I expect you to comply with this judgement and therefore I wish to give you a brotherly advice to do what is right. The Speaker of Kogi state Assembly, Rt.Hon Jimoh Momoh, is coming to resume work and you are expected to cooperate with him accordingly.
I am very sure you are aware that the court has provided a safe landing for you and as a wise guy , I am sure you will take this rare opportunity and utilize it to the fullest .
I remember When the crisis erupted last year due to the sudden death of the late Abubakar Audu your friend the AGF , who we believe is working to protect the interest of the power that be , was quick to offer an opinion on what should be the line of action in deciding who should be the APC candidate. In the concluding part of the election , despite the fact that INEC has a legal department, and could refer critical matters to a consortium of senior lawyers, the AGF gave an Order that enabled the INEC to push aside Idris Wada the second highest runner up to be declared the winner of the kogi state Gubernatorial election .
Following the division in Kogi state House Of Assembly , and its inability to perform its law making responsibility in accordance with the law, the House of Representatives invoked section 11 of the Constitution which enabled the House of Representatives to take over the law making function of the state Assembly in the interest of good governance . Furthermore the House of Representatives directed the Inspector General of Police Mr Arase to seal off Assembly Complex to forestall a breakdown of law and order . It is curious that the AGF volunteered his opinion uninvited on the matter and that allowed Five members believed to be loyal to Yahaya Bello to continue to legislate inspire of the clear provisions in the constitution . As expected the five members continue to legislate to please the sole administrator Governor. To say Governor AYB has turned the state Assembly to his Rubber stamp is to say the least. The AGF has continue to use his the powers of his office arbitrarily to undermine the wishes of the greater majority of Kogi state.
Rt. Hon. Jimoh Momoh the Speaker of the Kogi state House of Assembly is coming to resume his constitutional duty courtesy of the law of the land. He is coming along with his Deputy and other Principal officers of the state Assembly. The court of Competent Jurisdiction through the learned Judge has right the wrong, the abracadabra in kogi state, this victory is just a first step.
Our dear Governor you need not be told that every judgment of the court must be obeyed and is effective from the date of delivery or from such date as the judgment itself appoints. The judgment is meant to be obeyed without delay as any attempt to the contrary will amount to direct invitation of anarchy. God forbid.
Our dear Governor your reign has institutionalized massive corruption , impunity and insecurity in the state , our Traditional Rulers Are been kidnapped daily, cult activities is reigning under your watch, innocent kogites are being slaughtered by cult boys on daily basis and you see it as normal.
As a Kogite I am very much aware you have a godfather in the person of the Attorney General of Federation AGF with him you are okay ,with him the law of land is nothing , your own wishes must be obeyed , but this time around its not going “to be so” . Kogi is not your personal empire that you do what you like and go scot-free. The law is supreme and it must be complied with . Apart from the judgement of the courts, God will judge you for looting and refusing to pay salaries of workers and pensioners . So many people are dying. Your official vehicles and tour three wives cost the state over two billion naira. Haba, you want to use the road project to confuse the good people of Kogi state that you are working . It’s a blatant lie and deception of the highest order. Governor Wadas government got BOND of 20 billion naira and the money is what is being used for the project in line with his vision. You have not added anything new.
The good people of kogi state are tired of hearing bad news , kogi state are eagerly waiting for the good news, the good news of orderliness, the good news of obeying the rule of law and court order and judgement , let the right thing be done. Enough is enough , is time to raise our voice, kogi state shouldn’t be a training ground , and a land for political compensation. It’s time to call the AGF to order , at a time when there appears to be tension between the executive and legislative arms of government the AGF should not be seen as taking action to denigrate the lawmakers.
– Usman Okai Austin
PDP National Headquarter
Abuja
