Forgive And Forget, Aisha Buhari Tells Kogi Residents

Forgive And Forget, Aisha Buhari Tells Kogi Residents

The wife of the President of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, has told Kogi residents to forgive and forget all that their governor Yahaya Bello has done to them.

Mrs. Buhari made the appeal on Thursday during the All Progressives Congress (APC) rally held in Lokoja,  the state capital, ahead of the governorship election slated to hold on November 16, 2019.

She told the residents that following the President’s intervention of the payment of salaries in the state, the citizens will not be disappointed if they vote for the incumbent governor.

First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has said Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State was unable to pay salaries because of the verification exercise that was organised for civil servants in the state.

Mrs. Buhari said all government officials on the payroll had earned regular salary since the verification exercise came to an end.

Addressing the crowd, Mrs. Buhari said, “Let me refer back to Kaduna State governor’s speech where he had to kneel and say the people should forgive and forget.

"Also, my husband used to emphasise on salaries. It took a while before the Kogi salaries could be settled after a long time of verification.

“But this time, vote for him for continuity of payment of salary on time.”

Subsequently, Mrs. Buhari called the governor to the podium, saying, "I want Yahaya Bello to speak to you about paying the salary on time."

The governor Yahaya Bello, addressing the crowd, said, "We paid on time.  " The officials can testify to that.

"Your Excellency, you directed, you supported and we cleared the salary arrears and we shall continue to pay on time.” Said by Governor Yahaya Bello