A member representing Kogi LGA, Koton Karfe, Hon. Saliu Akawo Saidu,in the state House of Assembly, has hailed former kogi state Governor, Prince Abubakar Audu, for the sacrifice and contributions he made to the resounding victory of the All Progressives Congress [APC],in the presidential and National Assembly elections in the state.
Addressing a huge crowd of party supporters, leaders and well wishers, who thronged the open field in Koton Karfe during a “thank you visit” to the senator- elect for kogi west Senatorial District, Otunba Dino Melaye, to koton karfe on over the weekend,
Hon Saidu while congratulating the President-Elect, Gen Muhammadu Buhari,and Otunba Dino Melaye, for their victories, commended Prince Abubakar Audu and the people of the state for their resilience, doggedness and courage for the party during electioneering campaigns.
“Despite what has been reported on the pages of some newspapers, some of us who are privy to the happenings behind closed doors, can attest to the leadership role of Prince Audu, which led to the resounding victory of our party” he said.
The law maker who was Commissioner of Budget and Water Resources during the regime of former Governor Ibrahim Idris of the state, further charged the people of the state to be mindful of the fact that the job of remaking Kogi state has just began.
He called on the people to cooperate with leader of the party, Prince Audu, so as to take them to the promise land .”This is not the time to relax. We must work harder to ensure that we repeat this feat in the governorship election which comes up in November this year”, he said.
