By Peace Ekpang, Abuja
Senator Smart Adeyemi representing Kogi West in the current ninth Senate has said that he has the courage to lead and fight for the survival of the less privileged in Kogi state if elected the governor.
He made this known on Monday in Abuja after purchasing his expression of interest and nomination forms at the All Progressive Congress (APC ) national secretariat, adding that he has the requisite experience to govern the state.
While expressing his willingness to fight for the survival of the less privileged in society, Adeyemi said: “I am going to contest the Kogi State governorship race. I have enough experience of what governance should be and have challenges of governance. I have been lucky to represent my state in the senate three times.
“I have the courage to lead and fight for the survival of the less privileged. To my credit, I am one of the lawmakers that have sponsored the highest number of bills passed into law.
“I’m exposed enough to give our people the best. In politics, people contest for varied interests. Some other aspirants have also collected the form, but I’m the aspirant to beat as far as required support and goodwill in the state are concerned.”
Adeyemi, who is presently serving a third term as senator, was first elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for two terms and the third on the platform of the APC.
Meanwhile, the chief of staff to the state governor Yahaya Bello, Abdulkarim Asuku, and honourable James Faleke, currently at the house of representatives are said to be interested in running for the position among others.
