An organisation, the Kogi State Liberation Group (KSLG), has said the aspiration of the people to have Prince Audu Abubakar as their next governor has the backing of 325,990 of its members, cutting across the three senatorial districts.
At a news conference organised by the body in Lokoja yesterday, its National Coordinator, Mallam Ibrahim Odaudu, said their resolve to support the ex-governor was borne out of their conviction that he would reduce poverty, unemployment and youth restiveness.
He said the doggedness and courage exhibited by Audu contributed to the All Progressives Congress’ (APC’s) ascendancy to power at the centre.
Audu, Odaudu said, had a strategic plan to liberate Kogi from comatose and transform it into a commercial hub.
He added: “Our candidate is determined to ensure that the welfare of the civil servants is prioritised.
“By our findings, the state is known to be rich in human and natural resources, but is the poorest in terms of maximisation and utilisation of the abundant potential.
“It bleeds our heart to see a state so rich in mineral resources, yet remains underdeveloped.
“Audu is a man whose legacies remain unbeaten since he left Lugard House in 2003.”
