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Iroko 2015: A New Kogi is Possible With Comrade Prince Rotimi Obadofin – Youth Group
By adminMay 04, 2015, 00:00 am
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The coalition of students and youth advocates, under the umbrella of ‘A NEW KOGI IS POSSIBLE’, has thrown its weight behind Prince Rotimi Yakubu Obadofin’s aspiration to join the forthcoming Kogi governorship race.
In a statement issued at it general meeting in Lokoja, the administrative capital of Kogi State by her National President, Comrade Amodu I. Abubakar, the coalition said that Comrade Rotimi Yaqub Obadofin should contest in order to extend his wealth of experience both in civil service and rural community development to the state at large.
“We the leadership of the most populated youths and students body in Kogi State, with branches in the 21 Local Government Area of the State, believe in equity and currently holding wide consultations with the intent to achieve ‘power shift’ in Kogi State”, the statement reads.
“At this point in time the system is faulty and ‘power shift’ is inevitable”
” In the spirit of progress to our dear state, we took it upon ourselves to scrutinize all governorship candidate in the state based on their profile, individual achievements, service to humanity, respect to the rule of law, honesty, accountability and transparency. Kogi is in a state where everything is turning from bad to worst, all activities are crippled and no meaningful development can be pointed to all over the state. We are anxiously clamouring for a humble gentleman with new ideas. A man whom is inspired by God, who have the zeal and commitment to serve the people of Kogi state in good faith, a man who has all it takes to move Kogi State forward.
” Comrade Rotimi Yaqub Obadofin’s exemplary performance and intimidating profile is worthy of emulation.The youths said they read about his efforts in the liberation struggle of the black in South Africa, his student union activities as the SUG President of Kwara Poly in 1984, his involvement in the Labour activities all over the Nigeria. He is vibrant, articulate and blessed with wisdom.
Comr. Amodu I. Abubakar said the coalition decided to back Comrade Obadofin based on his track record as the leader in the state, his youth empowerment initiatives, concerned for Nigerian Students, connection with the commoners at the grassroot and his love and passion for equity/fairness.
According to Amodu, “Prince Obadofin is a graduate of Kwara state polytechnic, studied Agric Engineering and graduated in 1984. He served in Benue state in 1985. He contested the Kogi State Governorship Election in 2007 on the platform of DPA an arm of the AD back then. He participated in the rerun of 2008 where he came third. He became the rallying point of the Action Congress after the likes of Senator M. S. Ohiare, Prince Shola Akanmode left for PDP in 2009. He built the party to a vibrant opposition and contested the primary election in 2011 of the party and won. The tenure Elongation, killed his dream of leading Kogi then.
” However, Because of the coordination of the party, Prince Audu Abubakar left ANPP and defected to ACN. And when it was time for the election in Kogi again, Prince Yaqub Rotimi Obadofin, an ever ready, young, experienced and highly prepared for good governance threw in his cap until he was prevailed upon by party elders to step down for Abubakar Audu with an agreement that when next the opportunity comes, Obadofin will be considered.
” Prince Yakub Rotimi Obadofin is a Muslim with a Christian Wife, he is a native of Aiyegunle Gbedde, in Ijumu Local Government of the state. He is a trusted ally of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State, former governor Rashidi Ladoja, Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and so many national leaders, which makes him a big figure of the Team Lagos, Osun and Nigeria at large.
” He is a philanthropist and a national icon. Comrade Obadofi hold the belief that ideas rule the world, so we call on all progressive Kogites to let ideas rule Kogi state. Let’s all join hands and canvass support and vote Comrade Prince Rotimi Yakubu Obadofin for Governor of Kogi State.
