The All Progressives Congress (APC) Yagba East State Assembly aspirant, Almaruf Salmonu, has called on the people of Yagba East and his supporters to remain calm and focused following the reported endorsement of the current Chairman of Yagba East for the next election at a meeting held in Lokoja.
Almaruf, who remains firmly in the race and confident of victory at the primaries, reassured his supporters that the national and state leadership of the APC are committed to maintaining fairness. He expressed optimism that the aspiration to represent the people of Yagba East in the State Assembly in 2027 remains intact.
He emphasized the need for justice and equity in the process, noting that the long-standing rotational arrangement in Yagba East must be respected to sustain peace, fairness, and the harmony the people have enjoyed over the years.
According to him:
“The leaders of the party at the national and state levels are still working with our agenda, and we remain hopeful that the 2027 Assembly aspiration is intact. We are not shaken by the purported endorsement of the current Yagba East Local Government Chairman.
“It is obvious that no zone has ever been elected to complete two tenures before.
“We trust that our party leaders will uphold the rotational arrangement that has existed from time immemorial for justice, prosperity, and peaceful coexistence. Almaruf said.
He encouraged the people to stay resolute and keep their hope alive.
“I urge you all to remain steadfast. Keep the torch burning and hold on to hope. No shaking — we remain in the race. Insha Allah, victory will be ours,” he added.
Almaruf further stressed that democracy thrives when there is healthy competition, transparency, and the freedom for all qualified aspirants to contest without intimidation or undue interference. He noted that grassroots support remains the strongest determinant of electoral victory, expressing gratitude for the overwhelming encouragement he continues to receive across communities in Yagba East.
He also reassured party stakeholders that his ambition is rooted in service, development, and the commitment to give Yagba East a louder voice in the State Assembly. He vowed to pursue legislation that prioritises youth empowerment, education, economic opportunities, and improved social welfare for vulnerable citizens if elected.
Almaruf Salmonu is a successful businessman who has consistently empowered his constituents and provided support for widows, widowers, orphans, and vulnerable individuals across Kogi State.
Recently, he donated writing materials to public and private schools, produced one million branded notebooks for pupils and students, and awarded scholarships to outstanding students across Yagba East, including support for a physically challenged student at St. Kizito’s Primary and Secondary School who had been left to fend for himself from SS1 to SS3.
