Senator Adeyemi obtains gov’ship forms, declares intention to succeed Yahaya Bello

The Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Smart Adeyemi has declared his intention to contest for the governorship position in Kogi State.

The Senator elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC officially bought his form, declaring his intent to be the next Governor of the state.

Adeyemi, the Chairman Senate Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) purchased his governorship forms of his party on Monday, February 20, 2023 in Abuja, the nation’s capital.

While addressing newsmen on Monday, the federal lawmaker said he’s ready to take over the mantle of leadership from the incumbent Governor of the state, Yahaya Bello and be the number one citizen of the state, next November.

He said: “I am going to contest for governor of Kogi state. I have enough experience of what governance should be and have challenges of governance. I have been lucky to represent my state in the Senate three times. I have the privilege of being a journalist and graduated to being National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, where I served for two terms.

“My state is Kogi, and I want to build on the foundation already established. Governance is all about providing for the needs of the people.”

He promised to try his best to add value to the living standards of the people in the state.

He added that his senatorial district — North Central has never produced governor in the state.

Adeyemi added that: “It is to my credit that I am one of the lawmakers that have sponsored the highest number of bills passed into law.

“I have the courage to lead and fight for the survival of the less privileged. I am exposed enough to give the best to our people.

“In politics, people contest for varied interests. Some of our contests are to see what value we can add to the lives of others and improve on what has been achieved.”