Kogi PDP committed to power rotation

Kogi State Deputy Governor, Yomi Awoniyi, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains committed to power rotation in 2019.

Awoniyi made the disclosure at a meeting of members of the party held in Okene at the weekend. The Deputy Governor urged members of the Party from the area to work hard in ensuring that the party wins in the area convincingly in the next Governorship election.

While reiterating the resolve of Capt. Idris Wada to begin the process of initiating that power rotates to either the West or Central by 2019, two weeks after he assumes office in his second term, appealed
for sacrifices that would ensure peace and harmony before, during and after the governorship election.

Awoniyi appealed to the people to see the next four years as one that may look far, but very close, said Capt. Wada is committed to power rotation that would allow for power to rotate.

Awoniyi described Capt. Wada as a leader trusted and committed to making power rotation a reality, said there has been extensive discussion by all critical Stakeholders across the State already on
the matter.

Earlier in his opening remarks, Hon. Yahaya Karaku, SSA I, Okene LGA said the meeting was geared towards sensitizing members of the party that Capt. Idris Wada remains the party's candidate of choice ahead the forthcoming primaries of the party and for members to work for the victory of the Governor in the November 21 Governorship Election.

ABU MICHAEL,
Chief Press Secretary,
Office of the Deputy Governor,
Kogi State