Politics

Kogi election: South East Group highlights 25 areas SDP candidate, Ajaka will deliver on if elected

Published

12 months ago

October 20, 2023

Asocial cultural group, South East Political Enlightenment and Mobilization (SEPEM) has identified 25 area Alhaji Yakubu Murtala Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate will deliver on if voted the next governor of Kogi state.

Disclosing this to our correspondent in Abuja on Thursday, the Group Secretary, Elder Watts Okonkwo noted that it is on the premise of these very 25 strong mandates they have decided to endorse and fully support the candidacy of Alhaji Yakubu Murtala Ajaka.

In addition, the group maintained that with Alhaji Ajaka solid seven-point agenda, which includes Security, Economy, Health, Agriculture, Education, Tourism and Infrastructural development, he aligns with SEPEM’s 33 points development blueprint for the transformation of Kogi state.

“That is why we endorse him as the next governor of the state and urge all Kogites and residents to come out en masse to cast their votes for him in the November 11, 2023 gubernatorial election.

SEPEM identifies the 25 strong points as:

Employment generation
Poverty eradication
Agricultural development
Healthcare improvement
Education advancement
Youth empowerment
Women inclusion
Sustainable infrastructure development
Security enhancement
Socio-economic and cultural integration
Internally generated revenue boost
Tourism promotion
Human capital development
Energy solutions
Climate change mitigation
Child and vulnerable protection
Governance transparency and accountability
Anti-corruption crusade
Judicial reform
Technological advancement
Public service transformation
Trade and investment promotion
Peaceful coexistence
Minority rights protection
Positive leadership exemplification.

“We call on all Kogites and residents to support Alhaji Yakubu Murtala Ajaka and put their trust in him as the most qualified candidate to lead Kogi state to unparalleled growth and transformation.

“We also confer on him the title, ‘Nwanne Di na MBA ndigbo’, which translates to ‘Brother with a clear vision for the Igbo people’ because his agenda aligns with SEPEM’s vision for the development of the south-east geopolitical zone.

“We see this endorsement as a clarion call to save our children and future generations. Let us all come out on November 11, 2023, and vote for Alhaji Yakubu Murtala Ajaka as the next governor of Kogi state.

Elder Watts Okonkwon ended with a notable quote from Dr Marcus Garvey which says,

“The survival of a community lies not only on what the people have, but very much more importantly on the critical selection of one with proven intergrity, tested administrative and mental acumen and also perspicacity of the mind to be able to harness and also skilfully control what the people for the development of his community,”

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PDP Chieftain Calls for Removal of Dr. Emma Agbo as DG of PDP Governors’ Forum

Published

1 month ago

September 5, 2024

The Gleamer

Benue State, Nigeria – Mr. Sam Obeya, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Benue State, has called for the immediate removal of Dr. Emma Agbo as the Director-General of the PDP Governors’ Forum.

This call comes on the heels of the aborted Congress in Benue State, which was marred by litigation and controversy. Mr. Obeya alleges that Dr. Agbo played a significant role in the botched Congress and demands his removal to ensure the party’s unity and progress.

“The actions of Dr. Agbo have caused irreparable damage to our party in Benue State,” Mr. Obeya stated. “His removal is necessary to prevent further divisions and ensure that our party remains strong and united.”

Mr. Obeya expressed concern that Dr. Agbo may become a tool to serve the personal interests of Governor Bala Mohammed, just like his predecessor, Hon. Cid Madugbuna, who was seen as a stooge of former Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State.

“The PDP cannot afford to have a Director General who serves only the interests of one governor,” Obeya said. “We need leadership that prioritizes the unity and progress of the party above personal interests.”

Obeya called on party leaders to take action to ensure that the PDP Governors’ Forum remains independent and serves the interests of the party as a whole, rather than being used to promote personal agendas.

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