2019 Elections: Stop Deceiving President Buhari – PDP tells Gov. Bello

The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned  President Muhammadu Buhari against Governor Yahaya Bello’s political tactics, regarding the President’s re-election bid.

The warning was given on Sunday, by the PDP state Publicity Secretary, Mr Bode Ogunmola, as a reaction to Bello campaigning for President Buhari ahead of the 2019 elections.

Ogunmola questioned why, with the critical challenges facing the nation, Bello would campaign for   Buhari.

He explained that Nigeria needs a lot of prayers as a result of the “hardship everywhere”.

Ogunmola said: “These are very critical and terrible times in the history of this country, especially that of Kogi State. As I talk to you, we are buying petrol in Lokoja for N230 per litre. In Benue State, herdsmen are killing here and there. In the North East, Boko Haram are striking and nothing is done to address the situation.

“In River State, people are dying. Is that the proper time for the governor to be talking who will vote more for the president in 2019. I think we are in a critical situation and this country needs a lot of prayers. We should stop playing politics with the lives of our people.

“How can Governor Bello convince Kogites to vote for Buhari in 2019 when there is acute hardship everywhere? He should stop deceiving the president just because he is looking for cheap political favour.

“As it is today, pensioners are crying because of lack of payment of entitlements. And the governor will go to Abuja and begin to tell the world who will vote more for the president. As far as we are concerned, during election time, we will know who is on ground.