The cycle of violence that was unleashed on Kogi State by criminals before the dispensation of the APC Government under the leadership of Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello made the state totally unsafe. Criminality heightened fears among the populace of the state, the passers-by and travelers. It was obvious to all that the hostility was beyond religions, ethnic, clannish and political coloration.
The dangerous dimension of the insecurity challenges as at then became a great source of worry. Security agencies in the state affirmed what was on ground as a shift towards the realm of terrorism, where no one was safe anymore.
Promises weren’t enough since the government of PDP wasn’t making any effort to resolve the situation. PDP ruled for complete twelve years, but those years were jeopardized by the failure of the then government to tackle criminals in the State. The lack of insecurity for those years limited access to economic growth and infrastructural development. Travelers were being hunted even in broad daylight, banks and shops were completely shut down and some often closed before their usual closing time due to the level of insecurity in Kogi state. Kidnapping was the order of the day, whereby it becomes a norm in the state for an individual to take the law into their hand by killing/maiming their fellow men and women.
The case of Kogi State, as at then, was as a result of the high level of unemployment especially the youths. They were adversely affected and got attracted to violent crime.
The failed administration of PDP government, for the wasted years in the State, failed to address the issues of unemployment, inequalities and youths inclusiveness in the government. Poverty among the youths were the major causes of crime in Kogi State.
But when Alh. Yahaya Adoza Bello assumed office, a multidimensional approach was launched to tackle the level of insecurity threat in the State. His administration as well pledged to build more on human capital project if re-elected come Nov. 16th, 2019 Governorship election.
It is well very obvious that, Kogi State doesn’t need a weak, vulgar, debased uncouth people who have failed outrightly during their 12 years stint in power to combat criminal activities in our dear state. We need a fearless, focused, competent and compassionate leader like Alh. Yahaya Adoza Bello to move Kogi State forward.
– Engr. M. Jamiu Habeeb.
