…Says, despite the difficult terrain, deplorable access road and insecurity that has plagued our, Ajaka made it to our community with 50 vehicles
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
The Kogi State governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Muritala Yakubu Ajaka popularly known as Muri has become the first governorship candidate, since 1999, to visit Oganenigu, a rural community in Dekina local government area of the state.
The joy of Oganenigu people knew no bound following Muri’s visit, expressing their gratitude to the governorship hopeful in the November 11 election for breaking a 23-year jinx by visiting their community for a campaign rally.
In a statement on Monday, the President of Oganenigu People’s Mandate (OPM), Abimaje Ekele noted that, “No frontline governorship candidate has ever visited our community for a campaign since the return of democracy to Nigeria in 1999”.
OPM President said Ajaka’s visit to the community was unprecedented, describing the visit as a sign of his respect for the people and the community.
“We are grateful to Alhaji Murtala Yakubu Ajaka for breaking this 23-year jinx and visiting our community for a campaign rally.
“Despite the difficult terrain, deplorable access road, and insecurity that has plagued our community, Ajaka made it to our community with 50 cars. This is a sign of his commitment to our community and our people.
“Our People have the confidence in Ajaka’s ability to turnaround the fortune of our community, Igala Land, and the entire Kogi State if elected governor.
“We restate our full support for his aspiration to become governor of Kogi State.
“We are confident that if elected governor, Murtala Ajaka will construct the road leading to our community, expand economic opportunities in the area, and empower our people,” the statement said.