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MY 'CLARION CALL' AS WE APPROACH THE DATE OF OUR DESTINY, January 27th

By Basit Imam Dankudi

The Inauguration Events for Governor Elect Alhaji Adoza Yahaya Bello. The 4th Executive Governor of Kogi State.

My warmest greetings to Ebira Opete, Ebira Etuno, Ebira Agatu, Ebira Toto, to all our great ancestors and all our brothers and Sisters, the Igalas, the Okuns and all other stakeholders in Kogi State and beyond.

Once again, I great you all.

This victory we are about to celebrate is a victory for all Kogi people.

Alhaji Adoza Yahaya Bello's victory is ordained by God almighty and anointed. His success is for all Kogites regardless of tribe, religion, ethnicity, sex or race.
By his own words: I will run an inclusive government where everyone is a partner in the democratic process of our state.
As we prepare for this historic event, I wish to appeal to everyone to make this event a pageant one, for peace and security.

We want everyone to participate with love and compassion to make it the best in the history of the state.

It is time to extend hands of friendship across all spectrum of our society and amongst those you may have different opinions.

We must pray and remind ourselves the greatness of Almighty Allah for this wonderful and unbelievable change we have been clamouring for.

He so designed it, sealed it, delivered it and protected it.

To my people in Central Senatorial District, there is an adage that says, a person who carries red oil fears the person that carries firewood.

We are not in war with any tribe. Whether we like it or not, we need ourselves today, tomorrow and forever more.

Therefore, if you have masquerade and like to celebrate, it should be limited to your locality after obtaining permit from the relevant authorities where and when necessary. If you have "OTUMOPO" (Keep it at home) as we are not going for any war.

This warning has become very necessary as Central is already noted a flash point and all the security operatives are combat ready for any unforeseen circumstances.

Ebira people are known as very hardworking people, progressive and neat. We are not thieves. To before warn is to before armed and a stitch in time saves nine.

Finally, security matters are the responsibility of everyone.

Be vigilant and be your brothers keeper on this historic event. We should conduct ourselves in a manner that will surprise all our detractors who are anticipating that we are going to fail.

Avoid any forms of violence against anyone.

Be polite and friendly by showing that we, Anebira have come of age in peace and harmony.

May God almighty bless Alhaji YB Fair Plus, Governor elect and you as we look ahead to build together, Kogi State of our dreams.

Amen

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