The youth leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kabba Bunu, Hon Prince Olwakayode Emmanuel Eseyin, has commended the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, for transforming the state during his eight-year in office.
He said the former governor needed to be celebrated for his exceptional leadership qualities and transformative impact.
In a statement made available to newsmen yesterday in Abuja, the PDP youth leader for Kabba Bunu LGA refuted the allegations of misappropriation of funds levelled against the former governor.
“By substantiating the achievements and prudent management of state resources during his tenure, we can effectively refute these baseless allegations and reaffirm the legacy of exceptional leadership,” he said.
Eseyin lauded the former governor for serving the state diligently, adding that he deserves the acknowledgment for the transformative impact of his era.
Eseyin defended Bello against what he described as unfounded allegations of corruption, citing “infrastructure development, educational advancement and upholding democratic principles” as his some of his achievements.
The PDP youth leader emphasised the need to highlight Bello’s achievements and prudent management of state resources to disprove the “baseless claims” and reaffirm the governor’s legacies.
Despite the tangible progress made during Bello’s tenure, Eseyin expressed disappointment in baseless allegations and called for unity among stakeholders and citizens.
He further encouraged a discourse grounded in evidence and recognition of the former governor’s exemplary stewardship, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging his enduring legacy.
Eseyin challenged those levying allegations of misappropriation to present substantiated evidence, asserting that baseless accusations detract from the remarkable strides made during Bello’s tenure and undermine the enduring impact of his service to Kogi State.
He urged all stakeholders and citizens to unite in celebrating the tangible progress and enduring legacy of former governor Yahaya Bello, setting aside divisive rhetoric and unfounded allegations.
