Yahaya Bello | Photo Credit: Premium TimesSome women from the Southeast geopolitical zone, have promised Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, 25 million votes in his bid to win the 2023 election to become the President of Nigeria.
The women, under the aegis of Igbo Women Forum, said that they would do all within their powers, to mobilise at least 25 million votes for Yahaya Bello.
As a follow up to the promise, the group said that it would be holding “a mother of all rallies in Abuja” to declare support for the Governor of Kogi State.
A statement today, February 6, the group’s President, Lady Uju Obi, said: “among other qualities Governor Bello possesses, is his priority for the nation’s unity and security.
“Unlike other aspirants, Alhaji Bello has shown the capacity to quell the rising tide of terrorism, kidnapping and other criminal vices across the nation.
“Another trait that stands out about the Kogi State Governor is his national appeal as he is loved by most Nigerians – irrespective of religion, tribe and ethnicity.
“This isn’t surprising, as Governor Bello has carried everyone along in his government, not minding the usual sentiments.”
Lady Obi recalled that despite being a devout Muslim, Christians flock the Governor, perhaps the reason he built a chaplain inside the government house.
She said that at 46, Bello would represent a “paradigm shift from the era of old, tired and seemingly sick rulers.
“Bello isn’t just a youth, he has proven his mettle at the highest level and will need little time to hit the ground running.”
The Igbo women called on the All Progressives Congress (APC) to stop the idea of zoning its presidential ticket to the south.
They said in the South-East zone, most of the aspirants are selfish and have not done as much for the masses like Bello has done, especially, for women and youths.
The group vowed to rally round all the Igbo contestants, especially the delegates, to shun ethnic sentiment and support the best man for the job.
To them, Governor Bello is a God sent and the only man who can take Nigeria to the promised land.
