By Musa Asiru Bakare
A thousand years in the sight of the Almighty God is like a split second, for an average Nigerian politician however, a four year term when he is elected or coronated is eternity, making them incapable of realising that power is absolutely transient.
The processes and institutions that produce political results that meet the needs of the people while making the best use of resources at their disposal is the needed foundation towards peace, tranquility, growth and development
The ability of the men and women in the Kogi West Elders Forum (KWEF) in the braking of what had hitherto appears like a jinx in the political firmament of the political development of the people of Kogi West Senatorial District, in coming out to give to the people of the District an endorsed candidate in the run up to the 2023 gubernatorial election of Kogi state will continue to inspire applause and gratitude in their hearts for a very long time.
This is the very first time any group of people will sincerely and honestly approach the issue of the very clear political maginalisation and domination of the people of Kogi West Senatorial District with a highly commendable commitment and devotion.
The first positive and encouraging shocker was when the people saw them appear before the President and Commander in chief of the Armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Aso Rock to table to him and to the world the very morbid and unacceptable condition of political margilisation of a people so intelligent, resilient, peaceful, God fearing and very law abiding.
As a fallout from the visit to the Presidency, the people of Kogi state were yesterday the 16th day in the month of October, 2023 generally enamored watching on a National Television Dr. Tunji Arosanyin, the National Secretary of Kogi West Elders Forum making history by handling down the result of their deep and intense search for that candidate the entire Kogi West people will be proud to present to the people as her endorsed candidate for the Kogi state 2023 gubernatorial election
The positive qualities that stands out the endorsed candidate, Asiwaju Leke Abejide, earning him the endorsement of the Kogi West Elders Forum (KWEF) as the candidate the people of Kogi West Senatorial District will be proud to campaign and vote for and also present to the people and indeed the voters of Kogi Central and East Senatorial Districts are extensive depending on the specific of the historic endorsement and the context of the Kogi State 2023 election.
Since the state was created on the 27th August 1991 by the administration of former President Ibrahim Babangida, no citizen of Kogi West Senatorial District had been opportuned to occupy Lugard House as the Executive Governor except for the three months interregnum, when Hon. Clarence Olafemi was brought in by the court to preside.
The endorsement of Elder Leke Abejide as the candidate of the people is a very welcome development as it aligned favourably with the values and agenda of not just the people of Kogi West Senatorial District of the State but also that of the entire people of Kogi State that had studied critically the political pedigree of Leke Abejide in the political growth and development of the state
Hon. Elder Leke Joseph Abejide was born on 8th of May, 1975 at Alu, Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi state. Abejide came onto the political scene in Yagba Federal Constituency, the single largest sub-Okun sociocultural bloc with a very promising magnificence
The investiture of Chief Leke Abejide as the Asiwaju of Alu kingdom, the Asiwaju of Yoruba people in Kano state, the Maiyegun of Egbeland among several other honours and recognition eloquently speak to the deep affiliations and broad network of a man, whose political career is rooted in the deep interest, feelings and sensibilities of the people.
What then are some of those extra ordinary traits that stands out Elder Leke Abejide as the preferred winning candidate among the lots in the run up to the November 11 2023 election that tremendously earned him the administration of Kogi West Elders and that of the people of Kogi state in general as the endorsed candidate
Leke Abejide had been generally seen as competent and experienced in the field of political anxiom of giving back dividends of democracy to the people. He has a proven track record of achievements as the representative of the people of Yagba his Federal Constituency where he had hugely demonstrated capacity and ability to be trusted to be able to effectively carry out the responsibilities of Kogi state Governor.
Following a thorough painstaking process of screening and examination, the endorsements of Leke by KWEF reflects the conclusion that he possesses strong leadership qualities. This includes the ability to make difficult decisions, inspire and motivate others, and effectively communicate their vision to the entire people of Kogi state.
Leke Abejide is identified among all other candidates vying for the highly coveted seat of Kogi state Governor to have been tremendously endowed with a strong sense of integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct. He is known for maintaining high standards of professionalism and highly trusted to make decisions in the best interest of the people of Kogi state, rather than for selfish personal, ethic or nepotistic aggradisement.
