By Kingsley Fanwo

Ahead of the September 10, 2015 PDP governorship primary, a political advocacy group, Team Kogi 2016 has called on delegates to secure the future of Kogi PDP through the endorsement of the governor as the party’s candidate.

Rising from its extra-ordinary meeting in Lokoja, Monday, the group said the party is only guaranteed of victory if Wada is nominated as its party candidate.

In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, the group highlighted the achievements of the  governor to include youths and women empowerment, agricultural revolution, education renewal, tourism and quality healthcare delivery.

“In the past three and a half years, Gov. Idris Wada has rekindled our hope in a greater Kogi State. His decision to complete all ongoing projects by the previous administration is a plausible feat. Through YAD4KOGI and the various programs by his wife, thousands of youths and women have been empowered to be wealth creators.

“The Teaching Hospital located at the Kogi State University and the bold step to resolve accommodation challenges in all Kogi State-owned higher institutions of learning have shown where Kogi wants to be in terms of education. The governor has also turned some schools across the state to model schools with world class structures and facilities.

“With the endorsement of Wada and the disposition of PDP leaders to power rotation in the state, it is imperative to note that Echocho’s candidature runs foul of the spirit of continuity, consolidation and equity. If Kogi people are rejecting Audu because of his corruption charges, what mileage can PDP record since the APC candidate’s in-law, Echocho, is also answering questions over Afribank.”