SDP Gov’ship Candidate Begins Pre-Election Visits To Traditional Rulers, Says Kogi Shall Be Envied By Other States, if Elected

By:Abubakar S. H
The Social Democratic Party’s (SDP) candidate for governor in Kogi State, Alhaji Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, has commenced a state wide visit to royal fathers in acknowledgment of the crucial responsibilities that traditional leaders play in nation-building.
The tour which began at Koton-Karfe town in kogi Local Government Area of the state, enabled the SDP governorship candidate to further explain his Plans to traditional rulers in the Senatorial District, at the Palace of Ohimege of Koton-Karfe, Chairman of Lokoja-Kogi Traditional council.
Murtala Ajaka who was accompanied by his running mate, Chief Ranti Abenemi, party leaders, and SDP members assured the royal father that the existing robust and harmonious relationship would be maintained and improved on so that they would be consulted on occasion in government affairs, particularly in the area of peace and security.
He assured that his administration would listen and achieve more for the State, kogi and for royal fathers, when he assumes office as governor.
He further said that Kogi State shall be the reference point for good governance; socioeconomic transformation and infrastructure development during his tenure as governor.
The royal father Alhaji AbdulRazaq Isa-Koto, the Ohimege of koton-karfe, commended Murtala Ajaka’s humility and uncommon wisdom over the years and praised his developmental efforts to his people. He urged him to sustain his integrity and his Positive role as a leader.
The royal father prayed for his good health and multifaceted God’s grace, protection and blessings.