The All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed Alhaji Yahaya Bello, popularly known as “Fair Plus” as the replacement for the late Prince Abubakar Audu.
Alh Bello was runner-up to Audu in the APC governorship primaries.
Unveiling Bello at the National Headquarters of the party in Abuja on Monday after about 3 hours of meeting, the National Chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun urged party leaders and stakeholders to accept the decision of the party leadership and ensure APC become victorious in Saturday’s supplementary poll.
The party also announced that Hon James Abiodun Faleke will be Bello’s running mate but the former Chairman of Ikeja Local Government Area rejected the offer.
Oyegun explained that the decision to nominate Bello was borne out of the need to conform to the Electoral Law of the nation and to ensure cohesion and fairness.
He eulogized the late Prince Abubakar Audu as the face of the party in the state, saying APC will miss his leadership qualities greatly.
Accepting the party’s nomination, Alh. Yahaya Bello pledged to ensure immediate reconciliation of all aggrieved members in the state.
Bello said he is more than prepared to lead APC to a resounding victory on December 5.
He called on all the party leaders to work with him to take the party to higher heights.
Yahaya Bello pledged to immortalize the late Prince Abubakar Audu, describing him as a great leader who contributed immensely to the development of Kogi State while he was governor.
He urged the youths of the state to team up with him to foster a united Kogi State.
Bello Support Organization Hails Nomination
A support group, Bello Support Organization has hailed the choice of Alhaji Yahaya Bello as the candidate of the party, saying it is time for all party faithful to
unite for a new Kogi State.
-Vanguard