Immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has denied any association with or knowledge of the posters projecting him for the Chairmanship of the ruling All Progressives Congress that have flooded Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.
He said it is infantile and baseless for anyone to believe that he will be contesting for the position of National Chairman of the APC.
In a statement, released by his Media Office, the White Lion as he is fondly called by admirers, said the circulation of some posters purportedly campaigning for him as a contender for the position of the APC National Chairman, said “We are aware of the clandestine moves by some mischief makers to create confusion within the hierarchy of the All Progressives Congress. This is the handiwork of some opposition leaders and some 5th columnists within the party,” the statement read.
It added that as part 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. 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.” he said
The statement concluded by saying that Bello never 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,” it added
