Kogi Guber: APC Mends Wall as Irukera Directs Supporters to Vote For Gov. Bello
The first runner-up in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Kogi State, Barr. Babatunde Irukera, has reportedly asked his supporters to vote for APC and the party’s governorship candidate, Governor Yahaya Bello, in the November 16, governorship election, theNigerianpost reported.
According to the report, the direction was made known to reporters by his ally and former aide to Governor Bello, Mal. Abdulmalik Suleiman.
According to him, Irukera ordered his supporters to stop throwing tantrums at the party.
He said he is a national leader and a great believer in the party and will not support any action that will derail the victory of the party in the coming governorship election.
Suleiman added :“I respect Irukera so much. He values character over pedigree, and he hates cynics.
“He believes public service is noble and necessary. That one can serve with integrity and hold true to the important values.
“He is a principled and a straightforward politician that holds no ill feeling towards anyone. He listens to everybody’s complaints. Above all, he loves work and prays.”.
But when asked if he’ll abide by the directives of his principal, Suleiman said no, saying "that’s Irukera’s opinion, as me and some supporters have decided to work for the PDP.” he said.
Sulaiman said Kogi needs to be delivered from the hands of Governor Bello,stressing that the issue at hand is bigger than party politics, but the people.
According to him:”after my discussions with my boss, I said to myself that on Kogi I stand and with the people.” he stated.
Barr. Babatunde Irukera
According to the report, the direction was made known to reporters by his ally and former aide to Governor Bello, Mal. Abdulmalik Suleiman.
According to him, Irukera ordered his supporters to stop throwing tantrums at the party.
He said he is a national leader and a great believer in the party and will not support any action that will derail the victory of the party in the coming governorship election.
Suleiman added :“I respect Irukera so much. He values character over pedigree, and he hates cynics.
“He believes public service is noble and necessary. That one can serve with integrity and hold true to the important values.
“He is a principled and a straightforward politician that holds no ill feeling towards anyone. He listens to everybody’s complaints. Above all, he loves work and prays.”.
But when asked if he’ll abide by the directives of his principal, Suleiman said no, saying "that’s Irukera’s opinion, as me and some supporters have decided to work for the PDP.” he said.
Sulaiman said Kogi needs to be delivered from the hands of Governor Bello,stressing that the issue at hand is bigger than party politics, but the people.
According to him:”after my discussions with my boss, I said to myself that on Kogi I stand and with the people.” he stated.
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