Okun people not conquered slaves, it’s our turn to rule Kogi – Sen. Smart Adeyemi

By Ikechukwu Okaforadi

The Senator representing Kogi West in the National Assembly, and one of the aspirants in the forthcoming Kogi governorship election, Smart Adeyemi, has said that Okun people of Western zone are not conquered slaves in the State, arguing that it is their turn to govern Kogi like other zones.

Speaking yesterday after he was screened by the APC screening Committee, Adeyemi said for thirty years, the Okun people have not produced the governor of the State like others, saying it is time for Okun people.

He said “Democracy is all about the people. And I want to appeal to Governor Yahaya Bello, who tried to be a statesman in the way he has done his appointment.

“But what will define Yahaya Adoza Bello’s administration is the courage to which he eventually decides who gives his support to. You should not allow people to turn into a tribal leader.

“Okun West in the last 30 years, we have not produced a governor. And we are not conquered, we are not slaves. So we are eminently qualified to govern our state.

“Governance is not just about expenditure. It must be about wealth creation. It is when wealth is created that the security of lives and property are guaranteed. I have been exposed to the world.

“As a journalist, I have travelled to over 35 countries of the world and so structural and human development is not strange to me

“So, what is required is a man who can do the job. When I look at all the other contestants, I want to challenge them to a two-hour radio and television debate. Let them come and tell Nigerians what they can do and I will tell them why I am better than them”, he said.