The Kogi governorship election

Ahead of the November 16 governorship
election in Kogi , the ex Campuslife reporter
with The Nation, Arogbonlo Israel says selfless
leadership should be considered as the
ultimate solution to the epileptic situation in
the state while noting vote buying as
detrimental to the credibility of the poll.

Arogbonlo, a Lagos based journalist, made this
known in a press statement released to
newsmen on Saturday .
According to him, “It is high time Kogites come
together under one umbrella and choose
selfless leaders that would pilot the affairs of
the state .
“We can no longer give ears to the ‘ praise
singers’ who have become political tools in the
hands of some self – centred politicians, with
view of buying votes as a result of their failure
to put state resources into perspectives . “

The journalist urged Kogites to choose wisely
in the forthcoming election while noting voter
apathy as the major challenge that might stall
the poll.

He said : “I would like my fellow Kogites to
choose the candidate of their choice wisely
especially in a time where political advertisers
are on the rampage. It is expedient we vote for
the candidate with the most political
competency rather than dancing to the tune of
the highest bidder. Come out! and make your
votes count !
“The state needs a selfless leader that has the
interest of the people at heart and we must be
pragmatic in our decision of making the state
better as the election draws close.
“We are committed at rewriting a history that
would create a landmark for generations yet
unborn , which must be done decisively . “

In his closing remarks ,

Arogbonlo called on all
the electorates and all the principal officers to
shun electoral violence in the forthcoming
governorship election slated for 16 November,
urging the INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu to
ensure a free and credible poll.