A former National Assembly member, Senator Smart Adeyemi (Kogi West Senatorial district) on Wednesday, said people endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for another term in office because of his achievements in the last two years.
- Speaking at the district’s rally in Kabba, Adeyemi said the Buhari administration has made concerted efforts in diversifying the nation’s economy.
- The administration, he said, has put in place holistic economic reforms capable of making Nigeria a self-sustaining country.
“We want to tell the whole world that for us in Kogi West, we are impressed and pleased with your administration because you have exhibited justice, equity and fairness, you have given us a sense of belonging.
“You are committed to the socio-economic advancement of our state; we salute your courage for sanitising the civil service, we are determined to support President Muhammadu Buhari whenever he decides to contest,” he said.
- He said that the state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello in about two years in office has embarked on projects in areas and communities never been touched by past administrations in the state.
- Speaking at the rally, Governor Bello said his political opponents remain angry because he disagreed that the resources of the state be shared among few individuals.
- He said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had no proof of the allegation of double registration levelled against him.
According to him, “They said I engaged in double registration, INEC cannot and can never prove that; they are going against the will of God. They gave money to individuals to propagate the allegation, it is a white lie.
