PWD Assembly Aspirant Gets Automatic Ticket From State Governor

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has granted an automatic ticket to House of Assembly aspirant, Adukwu Emmanuel, a Person With Disability(PWD), to contest unopposed on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. 

The event occurred on Tuesday at the Kogi State All Progressives Congress, critical stakeholders meeting which was part of the preparation for the forthcoming primary polls in the state.

Bello at the meeting put the choice of automatic ticket for persons living with disability to vote, which other aspirants and stakeholders unanimously voted in agreement.

Gov. Bello urged others to show interest in elective positions, pledging his support at all times. Bello also charged that not less than seven women get the ticket for the assembly in the forthcoming elections under the APC.

Adukwu who was overwhelmed by the governor’s gesture, expressed gratitude, as he lauded Governor Bello for being a truly compassionate leader.