Governor Ododo Denies Creating Office for Yahaya Bello
By Ozumi Abdul
Kogi state governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has debunked the rumours making the rounds that his government has created an office for his predecessor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello.
This is coming after rumours filtered the air on Monday, prompting concerned Nigerians to question the rationale behind such unconstitutional step.
The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Olajide John Nihi, described such rumours as “absurd”, adding that it is the “handiwork of mischief makers.”
He noted that only a failed student repeats class and as such, the immediate-past governor, Yahaya Bello, deserves promotion after a brilliant performance as Kogi governor for eight years.
“My attention has been drawn to a publication in some sections of the media inferring that His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, Executive Governor of Kogi State approved the establishment of the
“Office of Immediate Past Governor” to be domiciled in the Government House.
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“The idea of establishing an “Office of Immediate Past Governor” within the Government House is absurd. His Excellency Yahaya Bello, as the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, is clearly aiming for higher national achievements, not clinging to a redundant position. Creating such an office contradicts the essence of progress and forward-thinking leadership.
“Yahaya Bello’s track record in Kogi State speaks volumes about his commitment to development, making the notion of him seeking a symbolic past role implausible. The focus should be on encouraging leaders to contribute to the nation’s growth, not on concocting unnecessary positions that hinder their potential contributions on a broader scale.
“It’s important to clarify that the Governor, His Excellency Ahmed Usman Ododo, has no such intentions to create the purported “Office of Immediate Past Governor”. This fallacious information appears to be the handiwork of mischief makers seeking to sow discord and mislead the public.
“It is crucial for the public to exercise discernment and not fall prey to such obvious lies that only serve to create unnecessary confusion and undermine the credibility of responsible governance”, he said
