OKOVI UNITY FORUM, KUROKO, CELEBRATES THE SUPREME VICTORY OF HIS EXCELLENCY, ALH. YAHAYA ADOZA BELLO

Okovi Unity Forum, is happy with the final verdict passed by the supreme court strengthening the validity of His Excellency, Alh. Yahaya Bello's 2019 elections.

The verdicts as evaluated from November, 2019 till date modifies the inner-mind wishes and prayers of the Clan and hence, their spirited joy, celebration and praises to God Almighty for not letting down their Clan, Ebira people, APC and the good people of Kogi State.

Indeed, there is power, nobility and honour in cooperating with one another. On this note, we want to congratulate his Siamese brother, his deputy, His Excellency, Chief Edward Onoja and all other government's functionaries whose ink was used in this great and record-making victory.

With all of you, we know our Son, Alh. Yahaya, is in the best and secured hands. We return the prides of this victory to you all.

OZI'ADA OBANYI, OZI'AN DISA, we urge you to take an incisive look at our recent past, our fears, our weaknesses and our future as a nation especially, in the political calculations of the State and the Country at large. As it stands, you are the Prophet Nuhu of our time. Please, sail us well.

The God is with you, Ohiku Ebira is with you, Ohiku Okovi is with you, Ebiras are with you.

Congratulations, Your Excellency.

Comr. Yusuf Ondeku Momohjimoh,

Secretary, Okovi Unity Forum, Kuroko.

For and onbehalf of the Clan.

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