Ahead of the November 16 governorship election, Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ramatu Tijjani-Aliyu has declared that the unity and peaceful coexistence of Kogi State is not negotiable, even as she called for a united force in the forthcoming polls.
Tijjani-Aliyu made the call when a large delegation of Kogi Political Triangle, led by the Coordinator, Adamu Shuiabu paid her a visit in her office.
The minister, who emphasised the need to build bridges among the different ethnic groups in the state, also acknowledged that peace is a daunting task but achievable, stressing that the state will achieve more under one united political umbrella.
Aliyu however, called on the people of Kogi State to support the government at the centre in order to realise the dreams of the state, observing that Kogi is blessed with ingenious and competent men and women.
She also described women as devotees in nation’s building and called on the women to use their numerical strength to vote massively for Governor Yahaya Bello in the forthcoming Kogi governorship race.
“There is nothing we can achieve without peace. Kogi state is blessed with ingenious and competent men and women. We are doing well in building the nation, and nation building is a collective responsibility. “I sincerely believe that Kogi State will be a hub of all after the second tenure of Governor Yahaya Bello. Kogi State unity is not negotiable. It is not about a political party or ethnicity anymore.
“We must follow the government at the center to get the dividends of democracy in order to realize the Kogi of our dream. We are stronger in unity. However, I know unity is a daunting task but achievable. Kogi State at this point of our political era needs continuity and consolidation.
“The governor is an Ebira man, but serving other ethnic groups without discrimination. It is painful that in recent past, the state suddenly became a shopping centre for other political bigwigs to decide who becomes governor of the state,” she noted.
On his part, the leader of delegation, Shuiabu said that Kogi Political Triangle came into existence to ensure that ethnic and senatorial politics come to a halt, while calling on other groups to promote peace and unity in the state.
James Kwen, Abuja
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