Four of the nine governorship candidates from Kogi East senatorial district have adopted the flagbearer of Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, as the consensus candidate to contest the November 11, 2023 governorship election in the state.
The Secretary of the Kogi East Governorship Candidates Forum (KEGCF), Dr Abdullahi Bayawo of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) who announced the resolution at the weekend, said the candidates decided to sacrifice their personal ambitions in the interest of the people of Kogi state.
Those who participated in the resolution include Arc Isah Dauda, APM; Dr. Onaji Sunday Frank, APP; Dr Elukpo Julius, ADP; Dr Abdullahi Bayawo, PRP and Alhaji Murtala Yakubu of the SDP.
Reacting to the development, Director of Communications of the Murtala Ajaka Campaign Organization, Faruk Adejoh-Audu, said the resolution of the candidates on Friday further reinforced the bright prospects of Muri Ajaka who is already tipped as the leading candidate race.
“Following this resolution, the candidates are expected to harmonise their structure with that of the SDP candidate to ensure a more effective campaign,” he said.
