Former Governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, on Monday tasked Kogi All Progressives Congress (APC) State Assembly member-elect, Hassan Shado, on synergy with members of the party for development purposes.
A statement issued in Lokoja by Michael Ohiare, Director, Bello’s Media Office, said the former governor gave the advice while receiving members of the APC who came to present Shado to him at his Abuja residence.
Bello said that true political success was not just about winning elections, but also about leveraging collective strength for greater bargaining power and lasting development.
He told the member-elect that, “No candidate can win an election without the backing of loyal party members and grassroots supporters working tirelessly, from nomination to the general election.
“Therefore, I urge you to ensure inclusivity, broad consultation, and collective leadership.
“You have been declared winner of this election. But remember, it was not by your effort alone. Your people stood firmly behind you; they worked for your success. Do not let them down in any way.”
The former governor called on the people of Kogi East to embrace unity and solidarity as a pathway to progress and sustainable development.
He thanked and congratulating them for the Saturday by-election victory.
“You have shown the spirit of togetherness and unity, which I believe was lacking in the past.
“The resounding victory at the polls is not just for Hon. Hassan Shado, but for all of you who stood united behind him,” Bello further said.
Reaffirming APC’s strength and wide national acceptability, he asserted that the party remained the dominant force in Nigerian politics.
He expressed confidence that the APC would retain all key positions in the next general elections, including the presidency, governorship, and legislative seats.
“I want to assure you that our President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, will be re-elected. Our Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, will be re-elected. And all our candidates will continue to win on the platform of our great party.
Earlier in his remarks, leader of the delegation and the State Auditor-General, Yusuf Okala, told Bello that Shado was a product of collective efforts in the Aug. 16 by-election in Dekina-Okura II State Constituency.
“We are in your country home to formally introduce the member-elect to you as our leader in the state,” he said.
Newsextra24 reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Shado of the APC winner of the Okura II state constituency election.
Shando polled 55,073 votes against his closest rival, Godwin Meliga of the opposition PDP, who polled 1,038 votes.
