Out of all controversy and speculations of conflict from the Case of divergent expectations from the people of Kogi state, and of course party faithfuls who have different take to who should be the next governor of kogi state, an argument harshed After the death of the party's original flag bearer, the late prince Abubakar Audu, who died before the gubernatorial election was concluded.
Though the birth of this uncleared debate can be traced due to the inefficiency of a constitutional supplication for such case. Which led to questions like who should be the legitimate governor elect. the deputy to late prince? or Yahaya Bello? who had second highest votes in the party's primaries.
However, the state having been on a very long term run by the rival party PDP, was brought to an end of streak today following the swearing-in of Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello. Also something more historic to this is the fact that for the first time since the creation of the state, It is having the first governor from the minority group. The EBIRA
The inauguration ceremony was a colourful event. With a mighty record of kogites present. Occupying an apex percentage of every corner in the 25,000 capacity Confluence stadium, in Lokoja. The day was filled with enthusiasm, euphoria, ecstasy and hope by the people, especially the cheering and dancing ebiras who exhibited their utmost joy seeing who they regarded as "the son of the soil" been inaugurated as the executive Governor of Kogi state.
Among the dignitaries present was the party's national chairman, the governor of Nassarawa state, Governor of Benue state, wife of the President represented, honourable senator of the house of representative in person of Hon. Dino Melaye, and other respected leaders in the federal republic of Nigeria who came to witness the historic event and also to congratulate Alhaji Yahaya Bello who is now the youngest Governor in the country.
The newly inaugurated Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello, in his emotional speech, made an acknowledgment to every person who made it possible for the day to come.
He also thanked God for putting him in his current position that no man could have such might.
And pertaining his tenure, he expressed to the people of the state, that his administration will have zero tolerance for corruption and malpractice.
He further linked his philosophy to that of president Mohammadu Buhari. Saying that ;
"I belong to everybody and I belong to nobody"
He, (Alhaji yahaya Bello) later went on his first parade as the new Governor.
And the crowd were later brought to a cheer again with an entertaining performance by YQ and Ice Prince Zamani.
The inauguration of the new governor was indeed a breath taking ceremony, and will indeed last in the memory of the people of the state.
Following with prayers from different men of God for a smooth administration that will promote unity in the state and a speedy growth in the development of the state in all sectors.
MAY GOD BLESS HIS EXCELLENCY ALH YAHAYA BELLO, THE PEOPLE OF KOGI STATE, AND THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA."
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