A political group of Yoruba-speaking people in Kogi State, Okun People’s Front, has called on elected officials to strive to leave behind a good name and a lasting legacy.
Arising from its extraordinary National Executive Council meeting held on Thursday, where the organization reviewed various issues, including the performance of its legislators, Okun People’s Front commended the synergy among the National Assembly members and urge them to continue fostering such collaboration.
In a statement issued in Lokoja on Saturday, Pastor Ben Ayo Abereoran, National President of Okun People’s Front, gave the national legislators a pass mark.
The organization said it is pleased with the quality of representations being offered by the trio of Senator Sunday Karimi, Hon. Leke Abejide, and Arch. Salman Idris at the national assembly.
Senator Karimi is the Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, while Hon. Abejide and Hon. Salman are representing Yagba Federal and Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu federal constituencies respectively in the House of Representatives.
According to Abereoran, infrastructural development, women empowerment, manpower development, supply of agricultural implements, establishment of a military formation in Egbe, scholarships for indigent students, and provision of “Stomach Infrastructure”, are some the areas the legislators have recorded outstanding. achievements.
He reminded all elected officials that a day of accountability will come.
“This not only benefits their children in the future but also preserves their reputation, especially if they aspire to contest for office again,” he added.
