Dont Get Killed By Politicians Kogi State Governors Advised Youths

The governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has advised the youth of Kogi state to avoid losing their lives on a cause that is not worth it, even as he told the embattled senator, Dino Melaye, that he “can’t use violence to revive his drowning political career.”

The governor who through his spokesperson, Petra Onyegbule, was reacting to the violence that happened over the weekend at a rally in front of Kogi State Polytechnic where two persons were reportedly shot dead, blamed Melaye for the incidence.

Onyegbule said, “The governor sincerely regrets the unfortunate incident and calls on the people, youth and students of Kogi to remain calm, law-abiding and refrain from taking laws into their hands in the face of imminent threat to their life and security, whilst assuring them of continued safety and maintenance of security in the state.”

He is appalled that despite his commitment towards ensuring safety and security for the indigenes and inhabitants of the state and endeavour to rid the state of insecurity and political thuggery, the embattled senator remains hell-bent on causing mayhem in the state in a bid to save his drowning political career.”

“He hereby reiterates his firm commitment to ensuring continuous security and safety of lives and properties in the state as he vows not to relent in his administration’s lofty strides in securing the life of every inhabitant in the state.”

The governor calls on young people to desist from being readily available as cheap tools to malicious politicians’ devilish use and manipulation. He reiterated that their lives are precious and should not be sacrificed on the altar of any selfish politician’s political expediency. He called on the authorities to expedite action on the petition to ensure there is no repeat of today’s unfortunate incident.”

It would be recalled that gbasibe.com.ng reported how Dino Melaye accused the government of sponsoring gunmen to disrupt his rally and kill him yesterday. Whatever the case is, it will be sad to note that promising young Nigerians are being used as pawns in the tussle for power in Kogi state.

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