The Kogi State Government has urged Nigerians and especially the people of the state to beware of the antics of ethnic bigots and mischief makers stoking the flame of ethnic resentment, division and hatred.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communications Mr. Kingsley Fanwo, these agents of political desperados are bent of destroying the unity and peace enjoyed by the state.
Their unintelligent approach has been to push ethnically divisive words and attribute same to Governor Yahaya Bello in order to incite certain ethnic groups against his person and his administration. These statements are not only false, but a way of dragging the state back to the conquered era of ethnic chauvinism.
Fanwo explained that Governor Yahaya Bello, through his actions, projects, appointments and unifying leadership credentials, has succeeded in building the state into what politics cannot balkanize. We remain a united and prosperous state.
He therefore urged members of the public to ignore those inciting falsehood as well as report those who circulate them to law enforcement agencies. “It is clearly the handiwork of politicians who do not have the interest of the state at heart,” he said.
“Until his last day in office, Governor Yahaya Bello will continue to work hard to improve livelihood in the state, keep the people united and continue to serve all Kogites irrespective of their religion, ethnicity and political beliefs. What binds us together is stronger than the desperate wishes of the enemies of the state,” Fanwo stated.