Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello has vowed to bring to book perpetrators of political violence that led to the death of innocent citizens during the just concluded Presidential and National Assembly general elections in the state.
The Governor also described the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari and his running mate Professor Yemi Osinbajo for another term in office as a great achievement for the country.
Governor Bello who stated this at Lugard House in Lokoja on Wednesday during a state broadcast on the outcome of the 2019 Presidential and National Assembly election , said that he was pained by the death of Mr Daniel Usman who came out to exercise his civic duty to vote only to have his life cut short by a stray bullet at Anyigba in Dekina local government area of the state.
According to him “We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and to all those who may have suffered unjustly in any other manner.
“Most significantly, I also give them my word that we will ensure they get justice by getting to the roots of the problems and bringing all perpetrators to book”.
While commending the people of Kogi state for their massive turnout and peaceful conduct during the Saturday general elections that gave victory to President Muhammadu Buhari , Governor Bello assured that their commitment toward democratic process characterised by free and fair elections will never be in vain .
“We as government have done our best to complement your aspirations by placing the credibility and integrity of the electoral system above any desires to win every contested seat, and by all available means.
“Despite initial teething pains and some malignancy in the campaigns, we did our best to provide the secure and conducive atmosphere needed by our people to exercise their franchise freely.
“In the end, the good people of Kogi State spoke loud and clear that despite any shortcomings, government at state and federal levels have acted substantially in line with their mandate. The voice of the people is the voice of God.
“Our people have resoundingly insisted that while Change must now make way for Progress, the All Progressives Congress (APC) still remains their preferred driver for the journey ahead” he stated.
He however enjoined the people to come out enmass to vote for APC candidates at the state House of Assembly coming up in few days from now.
