Admiral Jibrin Usman (retd), the gubernatorial candidate for the Accord Party in Kogi State, has announced that 10 political parties have consolidated their structures to back his candidacy.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He made this declaration during a press conference held in Abuja, where he cited the state’s decline across multiple critical sectors of the economy as the driving force behind his decision to run for office.
When asked about the possibility of Accord Party merging with other political parties in preparation for the November 11 election, Usman expressed his openness to the idea….CONTINUE READING
He stated, “We have all witnessed the consequences of the arrangement between two parties that led to this. Therefore, merging parties is not a negative concept. It is constitutionally permitted. If, for example, my party decides to merge with another party, there is nothing wrong with it.”
Usman revealed that 10 political parties had already merged with the Accord Party, with some remaining in deliberation but demonstrating interest in aligning with his candidacy.
This, he explained, reflects their evaluation of his capacity as the Accord candidate. He expressed confidence in his prospects of becoming the Governor of Kogi State, alluding to the support from these parties.
He also raised concerns about the state’s significant deterioration, the lack of infrastructure for sustainable development, and the suffering experienced by its residents, particularly during his visits to various districts in Kogi East.
Regarding the security situation, Usman criticized the current state of affairs in Kogi State, emphasizing the growing insecurity that has left people unable to sleep soundly.
He referenced a recent incident involving the candidate of the SDP and questioned the lack of accountability in addressing security challenges within the state.
