Dino Melaye accuses Yahaya Bello of pursuing a third term via APC candidate in Kogi governorship race

Dino Melaye, the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the upcoming Kogi State election, has leveled accusations against the current state governor, Yahaya Bello, asserting that Bello is attempting to secure a third term in office. Melaye claims that Bello is employing a strategy involving the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Ahmed Ododo, to pursue this third term, as Bello himself cannot run for re-election.

In an interview on Channels Television on Monday, Melaye expressed his belief that Bello is effectively utilizing Ododo as a front to achieve his goal of extending his time in office. According to Melaye, if Ododo were to be elected, he would essentially serve as a figurehead while the outgoing governor would continue to exert significant influence.

Melaye emphasized that although Yahaya Bello’s name may not appear directly on the ballot, his involvement in the political process remains a key concern. He called for the focus of the debate to shift away from Bello’s role and instead concentrate on the goals and policies of the political parties involved and their potential impact on the future of Kogi State.

In summary, Dino Melaye has accused the incumbent Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, of seeking a third term in office by supporting the APC governorship candidate, Ahmed Ododo, as a proxy in the upcoming election. Melaye claims that Bello is orchestrating this strategy because he cannot run for re-election himself. He contends that if Ododo were to win, Bello would continue to wield significant influence in the state’s governance. Melaye urged that the election debate should revolve around party platforms and the welfare of Kogi State rather than focusing solely on Bello’s role.

Credit: Channels TV