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NGO Urges Gov. Bello, Melaye To End Feud

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7 years ago

June 8, 2017

By Jide Afolabi

A Kogi based Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Nigeria Youth Advocacy for Peace (NYAP), has urged Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello and Sen. Dino Melaye, to end the feud between them and work to develop the state.

The youth group made this call in Abuja on Wednesday while briefing Newsmen. The group urged both leaders to find ways to provide employment for youths in the state rather than engaging in unproductive fight.

Its Founder, Dr. Ugbede Paul said that the current “war’’ between the two politicians was uncalled for because there were more important things to be done in Kogi.

He added that the feud between the men could be resolved without much noise and drawing attention to themselves.

“Dino is a senator representing Kogi West, while Yahaya Bello is the governor of the state; one would think that the two ought to come together to form an alliance that will benefit the people.

“However, the reverse is the case because for days now Dino has been seeking the impeachment of the governor which is not the right way to handle issues.

“Kogi is their state and they are like brothers, so there is no need fighting each other. As the founder NYAP, I will like to encourage both of them to come to an understanding.

“If they really have the interest of the people of Kogi at heart, then this is the time to forget their differences and seek peace because without peace, there is no development,’’ he said.

Ugbede urged Melaye to withdraw his comment on the impeachment of the governor and any grievance and embrace a more subtle way of channelling his complaint for peace to reign in the state.

“If they can embrace peace, the two of them can bring Kogi to a higher place of development because youths need mentors like them.

“As youths, we appreciate them for giving us listening ears and for the progress made so far in the state. ’’

It will be recalled that Kogi state heavily owes its workers which has prompted several strikes and protests by civil servants in the state.