Governor Yahaya Bello's choice of Deputy meets legal, political and social criteria.
The choice of Hon. Simon Achuba as Kogi State Deputy Governor is in line with the Governor's tradition of ensuring the advancement of the rule of law and ethnic balancing without prejudice to merit. Hon. Achuba is a seasoned administrator with diverse experience in Local Government administration and legislative governance.He was a one time Vice Chairman of Ibaji Local Government Area. It is also instructive to note that the choice of Achuba from the political camp of the late Prince Abubakar Audu was not only an expression of respect for the late elder statesman, but a timely ethnic balancing move which has been the pillar of the Bello Administration.
The Governor has displayed capacity to cement the state into a united force that is capable of deemphasising ethnic or religious bigotry, to become an economic giant in the country. On the reports of not giving access to journalists access to cover the swearing in of the Deputy Governor, the whole issue is unfortunate.
No such reports were brought to our notice and we believe security operatives attached to the Government House are professional enough to understand the role of media in the drive of Governor Bello to reposition the state for greatness. We however want to underscore our readiness to work with the media and ensure we create for them, a good working environment to thrive and help the society.
Signed
Abdulmalik Abdulkarim
Special Adviser to Governor on Media and Strategy
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