By Musa Tanimu Nasidi
The Governorship Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Alhaji Muritala Yakubu Ajaka felicitate with Captain Idris Ichala Wada on the occasion of his 73rd Birthday describing him as a rare gentleman and a patriot whose footprints of fairness and politics of inclusion will remain indelible in the sands of the political landscape of Kogi State.
The congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by Faruk Adejoh-Audu Director, Communications
Muritala Yakubu Ajaka Gubernatorial Campaign Organization and obtained by THEANALYSTNG in Lokoja on Saturday.
Ajaka noted that although former Governor Wada spent only one tenure as governor in Kogi State, he did his best in the provision of durable infrastructures and setting the state on the path of functional development despite challenges of allocation and poor internally generated revenue.
Part of the statement reads:
“Wada is a Captain who ensured his crew and passengers, (the people of Kogi State) never experienced the turbulence of disunity and all the negatives of identity politics that now threatens the cohesion of our dear state.
“Wada is indeed a peace loving gentleman who eradicated thuggery and all vestiges of violence and restored civility in the politics of our state.” He said
The SDP flagbearer wished the elderstatesman a Happy Birthday and prays that Almighty Allah grants him many many more happy returns as he continues to make his invaluable contributions to the progress of Kogi State and our nation.
