Former Kogi State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Kogi Central Senatorial District, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, has assured that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will win in Kogi State with a landslide victory. Bello made this statement during his homecoming, where he was received by a massive gathering of supporters. He expressed confidence in the continued strength of the APC across Kogi State.
Bello declared that the overwhelming reception accorded him by the people during his homecoming reaffirmed his confidence in the APC's continued strength. He said he had never doubted the loyalty and support of his people, expressing confidence that the people of Kogi Central remained firmly aligned with the APC and its leadership. Bello emphasized that the reception demonstrated the deep bond between him and the people he served as governor.
The former governor also expressed confidence in the continued support of the people for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo's administration. He said the people of Kogi State understood the developmental direction of the APC-led administrations at the federal and state levels. Bello attributed this understanding to the party's commitment to infrastructure development and delivering democratic dividends to the people.
Bello, who is seeking to represent Kogi Central in the Senate, said he was equally confident that the electorate would support him and other APC candidates. He described the massive turnout during his homecoming as a spontaneous expression of affection and solidarity from the people, rather than an induced event. Bello appreciated the people for their love and affection displayed during the homecoming.
The former governor used the occasion to appreciate God Almighty, the APC, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, and party members at all levels for their support. He described the gathering as a strong indication of the party's political structure and grassroots presence in the state. Bello assured President Tinubu that the APC would receive strong support in Kogi State, particularly in Kogi Central.
Bello further assured President Tinubu that the forthcoming election was effectively settled in favour of the APC. He considered the election as "as good as done 100 per cent" for the party. The former Kogi State APC Chairman, Hon. Abdullahi Bello, also described the gathering as a significant demonstration of the people's attachment to the former governor.
The homecoming event was attended by a large number of people who came to welcome Bello, whom they credited with significant contributions to the development and political mobilisation of the state. The event showcased the enthusiasm surrounding Bello's return, with many describing it as a leader's homecoming who had liberated the whole Edira.
Key points
- - Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello expresses confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's landslide victory in Kogi State. - Bello assures that the APC will receive strong support in Kogi State, particularly in Kogi Central. - The homecoming event demonstrated the people's attachment to Bello and the APC's strong political structure in the state.
