A major financial of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Jide Omokore and a former acting governor in Kogi State, Asiwaju Clarence Olafemi has pledged to support the re-election bid of the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate in the November 16 governorship election, Alhaji Yahaya Bello.
The two former PDP stalwarts made this known on Wednesday when APC moved it governorship campaign train to the ancient city of Isanlu, the headquarters of Yagba federal constituency.
Olafemi, who formally decamped to APC at the rally, assured Bello os his unflinching support. He vowed to mobilize his supporters to vote for the APC candidate. Omokore gave his assurance of support when he hosted Bello, his running mate, Edward Onoja and traditional rulers from Yagba land in his residence before the rally.
Addressing the crowd of supporters at the campaign rally, Bello promised to ensure that the Kabba – Ayetoro Gbede – Islanlu – Egbe – Ilorin road is completed to ease the plight of motorists plying the road.
He equally promised to site a campus of the Kogi State University in Isanlu.
Governor Bello noted that Senator Smart Adeyemi, during the last administration, facilitated the rehabilitation of road but was abandoned. He urged the people of Kogi West to return Adeyemi back to the senate enable him push for the completion of the road.
While assuring that he would not fail the people of the state in his bid transform the state for the betterment of all, the governor noted that the completion of Ajaokuta steel complex would go a long way in creating jobs for the people of the state, commending the effort of President Muhammadu Buhari in the direction.
“We are going to execute developmental projects that will impact positively in the lives of the people if we are given the mandate. We will also focus on youth employment and job creation to secure the future of our youth” he said.
Bello further urged the people of Kogi West to let their support for APC translate into massive votes for the party and Senator Smart Adeyemi on November 16.
“Don’t throw away your votes, give the votes to Adeyemi he will represent you at the senate effectively. If you love me and will cast your vote for me, do the same for Adeyemi,” he said.
He pointed out that with the commencement of prompt payment of salary, his government had also commenced the repositioning of the state for the better.
Earlier, Senator Adeyemi, who is also the Director-General, Bello/Onoja Campaign Council, said the senatorial district was ready to reward the governor with their votes for his “love for the zone”.
