Tinubu urges Okun people to maintain peace ahead of governorship poll

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Mr Tinubu said he is aware of the marginalisation of the Okun people in Kogi State and would look into the issues very carefully to ensure fairness, justice and equity.

President Bola Tinubu has called on the people of Kogi West Senatorial District to maintain peace and unity ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in the state.

They emphasised that this would be the first time the district will have a chance to produce the governor in 27 years since the state’s creation in 1991.‘‘Democracy is about horse trading, numbers, about conflicts and conflict resolution. I appreciate your leadership and your position. One of your sons,, has worked very closely with me and I know about the issue when late Prince Audu was alive.

He recalled the agreement on power rotation made by late Abubakar Audu and other leaders but acknowledged that unforeseen events can impact such arrangements.

 

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