Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State, has refuted claims suggesting his interest in contesting for the position of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Bello dismissed the speculation as “infantile, false, and should be disregarded.”
In a press release issued by his media office on Tuesday, Bello addressed the circulation of posters bearing his image at the APC secretariat in Abuja, purportedly promoting his candidacy for the APC National Chairmanship position.
According to the statement, Bello clarified that he did not authorize anyone to circulate such posters on his behalf.
He reaffirmed his commitment to the leadership of the current APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, emphasizing his loyalty to the party.
“We are aware of the clandestine moves by some mischief makers to create confusion within the hierarchy of the All Progressives Congress. This is the handiwork of some opposition leaders and some 5th columnists within the party,“ the statement read.
“A part of the plans already being hatched is the circulation of campaign posters with the picture of His Excellency Alh. Yahaya Bello, CON, the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, insinuating that he is contesting for the position of the National Chairmanship of the All Progressives Congress. The insinuation is infantile, false and should be disregarded.
“Our party is not in the process of conducting Congresses or a Convention, therefore, there is absolutely no basis for anyone to circulate any posters for party offices.
“Let it be made abundantly clear that His Excellency Alh. Yahaya Bello did not authorize anyone to circulate any posters on his behalf as he remains a loyal party man who is committed to the leadership of the National Chairman of the Party, His Excellency Dr Abdullahi Ganduje.
“We urge members of the general public to disregard the mischief of the people circulating posters to create a false impression.”
