Vice President Kashim Shettima has described the immediate past Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello as an example of a patriotic Nigerian, who build bridges irrespective of tribe and religion.
The Vice President made the disclosure at the one-year anniversary of Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo’s administration in Lokoja.
Speaking as the Representative of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, the Vice President praised the former Governor for his ability to unite the various segments of Kogi State during his tenure.
He urged other well meaning Nigerians to emulate his character of working to unite the various shades of people in the country.
According to the Vice President while paying glowing tribute to the former Governor, he said, “You’re a kaleidoscope of colours, different ethnicities, different religions. But you were able to fuse into one. And this is why I’ve never stopped celebrating Yahaya Bello.
“You can demonise him, you can call him whatever name you want. But for maintaining the peace in Kogi, he deserves special commendation. And on top of that, for recognising that power is the most ephemeral of Allah’s gift to humanity.
“For not seeing Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo as his errand boy, for respecting him, for valuing him, for stepping aside. That’s a mighty act of courage, very few leaders…
“If you see a predecessor and his successor quarrelling, believe me, 70 per cent of the blame will go to the predecessor. We have made it work in Borno. It is working in Kogi and I believe it will work in Edo.”
The Vice President assured that the administration of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu is working to build a united Nigeria, where boundaries and limitations will be overcome.
