Dino Melaye, the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi state, has accused the current governor, Yahaya Bello, for the alleged deterioration of the state.
Melaye claimed that the situation has become so dire that even Permanent Secretaries are resorting to using commercial motorcycles, commonly known as okada, to commute to work
Speaking during a meeting of the PDP Campaign Council for the election at the party’s headquarters in Abuja, Melaye expressed his confidence in becoming the next governor of the state.
He pledged to lead with a strong sense of integrity and commitment to the people.
Melaye said: “Kogi today in Nigeria is the only state where there is government without governance. As I speak with you permanent secretaries are taking Okada to office in Kogi, our roads are death traps, the new specialist Hospital in Okene, no bed, no drugs, insecurity is pervasive, killing is the order of the day.
“But I want to announce to you that we will build a new Kogi state and do things differently. We are going to govern with the fear of God.
“PDP is on ground in Kogi state because of the mal administration of the APC, people are disenchanted, sixty percent of APC people will work for us, they will not talk but will work for us, and we are going to move from House to House to actualize our dream.”
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, who chairs the Strategy committee of the campaign, echoed Melaye’s sentiments.
He stated that the upcoming November 11 governorship election was not merely about Dino Melaye but about promoting good governance and the ideals of the PDP.
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Saraki stated, “If you sit down and look at where Kogi is today, we all have an assignment, and it is not Dino’s assignment. What has happened in that state in the last eight years, there is no candidate on the APC ticket, it is Yahaya Bello that is on the ticket.
*So it is a simple question, if you believe that in Kogi, after eight years of Yahaya Bello, he should have another four years, then go and vote for APC, but if you know that Kogi people deserve better, vote for PDP. Because a Governor Dino will not leave the workers unpaid.