
The Convener, Congress for Better Nigeria, Barr. Zaccaeus Dare Michael has carpeted a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Dr. Williams Toyin Akanle, for his insensitive comments, pointing out that he lacks in the understanding of what is happening in the State.
The Convener in a statement issued to Newsmen, described the statement credited to the APC Chieftain as unfortunate, lamented that he is still not able to come out from the several shocks he received after been mercilessly beaten in the last APC Senatorial District primaries.
Barr. Dare described the State under Gov Yahaya Bello as one that has been put on a sound footing in all sphares of the economy, described Dr. Akanle as an example of a bad Nigerian politician.
The Convener explained that Dr. Akanle last visited the state six years ago, reasons why he is not aware of the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, the GYB Model Science Secondary Schools, the network of roads in the State and the Unprecedented achievements of Gov Bello in reposition the economy of the State.
While pointing out that the statement credited to Dr. Akanle has proven that he would have been a bad represention if elected, praised the people of Kogi West Senatorial District for giving him the red card, a condition that has put him in pepetually retirement from Politics with no Politically platform.
The Convener explained that while the administration of Gov Bello has kept his promise not to owe Civil Servants, with the payment of salaries and Pension as at date, expressed satisfaction that the people of Kogi State are happy to celebrate the Yuletide Celebration with joy having received December salaries and Pension, urged Dr Akanle to wake up from his sleep and face realities.
The Convener urged the former Senatorial District Aspirant to come to terms with realities as no Kogi person is suffering but happy with the Present administration, described the several health projects in the State as one that would end medical tourism in Nigeria.
Barr. Dare described Gov. Bello as having performed extremely well in the areas of security, in unifying the different segments of the State, reasons why there is a defeaning calls by Nigerians to contest for the Presidency in 2023.
According to Barr. Dare, the administration has done well in terms of workers Welfare, said no Kogi State Civil Servants is owed salaries, called on Dr. Akanle to come back home and see on the ground the achievements of Gov Bello as promotion remains regular in the civil service.
Recall that Dr. Akanle in a message made available to Newsmen in Lokoja the State Capital had said “Knowing fully that your sufferings of six year arising from the total exclusion of our movement will undoubtedly soon come to an end. Indeed, we shall laugh last. And he who laughs last, laughs best.”
According to him, he said the present administration in Kogi State has performed woefully in terms of workers welfare and developmental projects.
Barr. Dare who is also an APC Chieftain in the State, described the party as formidable and together, said anytime, any day, the APC will win any election, described Dr Akanle as a PDP man in masquerading as APC, called on the party to immediately suspend him as he is not fit to be a party man.
Barr. Dare commended the Governor for rewarding party faithful who worked for the party said the insinuations of Dr Akanle are far from the truth and a tales by moonlight.
He equally commended the people for the rejection giving to Dr. Akanle, described him as not fit to have followers in the State, having abandoned them for six years, only to come and fan embers of discord for the people of Yagba East LGA, described the APC Chieftain as a Captain that had no followers.
While pointing out that Dr. Akanle should not allow himself to be used by the Tinubu group to cause unnecessary disharmony in the State, described his new agenda as dead on arrival, as the battle to ensure Gov. Bello emerge as President in 2023 is a battle of no surrender.