Senate Race: We can make Kogi West great together – Bukky canvasses.
By:Abubakar S. H
The Senatorial candidate of New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Muhammed Abubakar Ibukun “Bukky” has called on Kogi West indigenes both at home and in the diaspora to join hands with him in building a senatorial district of its dream, noting that it would require collective efforts in achieving the feat.
Bukky also solicited the support of the people in making him achieve the desire goal of transforming the zone and taking it to an enviable heights, in terms of providing and attracting infrastructural development as well as empowerment of youth, women and elders in the district, said it had become evident that he cannot do it alone without the support of the people.
The message read in part; “As we approach the coming election, I want to empathise with fellow citizens and residents of our zone whose patience and forbearance have kept us peaceful even in the face of undue hardship and deprivation from their entitlement to good governance”.
“I believe that we will overcome whatever challenges we faced collectively and individually in the past as citizens and residents of kogi west.
“As we move into a very important election in our lives as a people; an election year, let us reflect on how to liberate and salvage kogi west, because power belongs to the people”.
Continuing; “Let us pay more attention to those things that truly unite us and eschew divisive tendencies. Let us pay attention to the issues that will bring about the needed development in kogi west and the State and not things that will run us down. Let us show understanding towards one another and conduct ourselves in a manner that will set us on the path of progress”.
“This disregard for the citizens, uncommon and unremitting brigandage has become the norm in the past, especially in the past fifteen years”.
Speaking further; “I believe that the 2023 election offers us a chance to redress the wrongs in kogi western senatorial district by electing the right and qualified persons into positions of authority to lead kogi west. Our lives and the future of our zone and State will therefore depend on the choices we make”.
“We needs to create jobs and opportunities for our people. We wants modern infrastructure: better roads, better schools, better hospitals and improved security. We have to get out of this muddle. We need to get out of this ditch and begin the process to chart a pathway for sustained growth and development before it is too late”.
“My desire to run is not about me but about the future of our zone, kogi west that has lost her befitting bearing. It is about the desire to transform the zone into a modern, well-governed and economically stable zone.
“Fundamentally, this is a race of right versus wrong, and who is right for Kogi West senator and who is clearly wrong for it. This race is about competence, about character and courage and Muhammed Abubakar is the right peg in a round hole”.
“These are the qualities needed in the next person to be senator, to repair the damage they have done to our district . Look at my track record and you will see character, competence and courage”.
“My commitment is for us to make good and steady progress that will make our zone the envy of all. I look forward to working hard towards achieving a successful and more result-oriented governance, and my focus will be to achieve an economy that is fit for the future and to build a robust and fairer district for everyone. A zone that will bring about renewed confidence and pride. I will be Senator for all. And everyone will be treated fairly and equitably”.
“I recognise that there is a lot of work to be done, and I cannot do it alone without your cooperation and support. I urge all of you to come along with me, as we roll up our sleeves to Build A New Kogi western senatorial district ”, he stressed.
