I’m on divine mission, says Kogi governor

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I’m on divine mission, says Kogi governor

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on Friday said he was on “a divine mission” to curb corruption, waste and mismanagement of resources.

Bello spoke with State House correspondents shortly after joining President Muhammadu Buhari to offer Jumat prayers inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He was reacting to a recent verdict of the Court of Appeal which upheld his election.

“They (people of the state) should expect development, prosperity and good governance all the way,” he said.

The governor described the court judgement as a confirmation of “divine ruling” by God.

He extended the olive branch to his opponents, especially a member of the House of Representatives, Mr. James Faleke, to join him in the task of building the state which he said was in a big mess when he assumed duties.

He said, “I have extended olive branch to my opponents on several occasions and at this time, I am extending it again to my brother, Hon. James Faleke, to let us join hands together to lift Kogi State.

“The state was in a big mess as of the time we came on board. He should join hands with me to save the state from the claws of those who had held it down over the years.”

Bello denied knowledge of any rift between the executive and legislature in the state.

“There has never been any face-off between the executive and the legislature. There has always been misunderstanding in every legislative house and Kogi State is not an exception. As of today, we have one united Kogi Assembly,” he said.