Olu Samuel, Lokoja

The immediate past Governor of Kogi state, Alhaji Yayaha Bello has dissociated himself from the campaign posters linking him to the position of the Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC.

A statement issued on Tuesday by the media office of the former governor blamed such campaign on the “handiwork of some opposition leaders and some 5th columnists within the party”.

The media office of the immediate past Governor noted that such insinuation was aimed at discrediting the person of the former governor.

“Parts of the plans already being hatched is the circulation of campaign posters with the picture of His Excellency Alh. Yahaya Bello, CON, the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, insinuating that he is contesting for the position of the National Chairmanship of the All Progressives Congress. The insinuation is infantile, false and should be disregarded”. The statement noted.

“Our party is not in the process of conducting Congresses or a Convention, therefore, there is absolutely no basis for anyone to circulate any posters for party offices.

Let it be made abundantly clear that His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello did not authorize anyone to circulate any posters on his behalf as he remains a loyal party man who is committed to the leadership of the National Chairman of the Party, His Excellency Dr Abdullahi Ganduje.

We urge members of the general public to disregard the mischief of the people circulating posters to create a false impression”. The statement added