The Rector of the Kogi Polytechnic, Dr Salihu Usman on Tuesday urged the people of the Kogi East to support the administration of Gov. Usman Ododo to attract more development to the area.
The rector told newsmen in Lokoja that it would be worthwhile for all residents to follow the footsteps of Kogi East Stakeholders that recently passed a vote of confidence on Ododo.
Usman described the decision of Kogi East APC Youths Movement to reject ethnic politics in the state as “very courageous”.
“That decision of the youths is an indication that not all youths in Kogi East are ready to be victims of cheap tribal blackmail, championed by the android generation.
“This is why I call on the entire people of Kogi East to embrace the government of Ododo to attract more development to the area.
“This is because Ododo’s administration is poised to ensure the wellbeing of all residents, irrespective of ethic or religious background or affiliation,” he said.
He cited the commencement of work at the erosion site in Ankpa Local Government Area of the state as a reflection of Ododo’s commitment to the development of Kogi East in particular, and Kogi in general.
The rector commended the youth group for not sitting on the fence and following the trend of spiral of silence, founded on the altar of cyber intimidation and assault of adults and young ones alike.
” The Igalas are known for using their majority to accommodate others and for promoting unity in diversity.
“The Igalas are known for not using their majority to intimidate others into submission as erroneously being propagated in some quarters,” he said.
He cited the age long practice of inter-tribal marriage between ethic groups in the state, such as the Igala people, the Ebira people and others as a sign of unity and oneness in the state.
The rector, however, warned against baseless fanning of embers of ethnicity, which he said, was dangerous and capable of isolating the Igala people from the rest. (NAN)
