The Igala Leadership Forum (ILF), a distinguished assembly of Igala elites representing all nine local governments, including Bassa, has formally endorsed Hon. Leke Abejide, the gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as preferred choice for the upcoming Kogi gubernatorial election.
In a collective stance, the Igala group has expressed its concern over the state’s “prolonged underdevelopment, poverty, and insecurity”, attributing these challenges to the lack of competent and honest leadership by successive governors over the past two decades.
With a keen desire to bring about a transformative shift in the state’s trajectory, the ILF earnestly urges the people of Kogi to exercise their voting rights judiciously and select the most suitable candidate for the task at hand.
The elite forum emphasises that supporting Hon. Leke Abejide’s candidacy aligns with their commitment to stand in solidarity with the people of Kogi West, who have consistently supported the Igala community.
The group also takes a critical stance against Usman Jibrin of the Accord party and Muritala Yakubu Ajaka of the SDP, accusing them of leveraging the current Igala situation for personal gains and vendetta.
The ILF asserts that such actions have diverted attention from the genuine aspirations of the Igala community, necessitating a redirection and repositioning ahead of future elections.
Ibrahim Oma Koji Attah, in a statement on behalf of the ILF, affirms Hon. Leke’s friendship and sensitivity towards the Igala community, praising his track record of avoiding reckless statements or derogatory remarks about the largest tribe in the state.
Furthermore, Oma-Koji Attah extends a call to other Igala candidates, urging them to foster collaboration and ensure that the historical relationship between the East and the West remains mutually beneficial.
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