“As it stands in Kogi today, there’s nothing like hierarchy or privilege when it comes to participation within the party.”
Kidnappers continue to hold former Chairman, Ukum LGA, Washima Erukaa and his cousin, kidnapped when he went to negotiate the release of Mr Erukaa.
Islamic group Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’a Wa’iqamatus Sunnah had appealed to the governor to consider one of the deceased’s sons for the position slated for their father.
The Ondo governor embarked on a 21-day leave on June 7 and was expected to return on July 6.
The head of service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, in a statement, said that the appointment took immediate effect.
The governor said that his peaceful disposition towards other political actors in Abia had rewarded the state with socio-political stability hence his decision to continue in it.
The governor said that voting for one’s choice remained a mandatory civic duty which should be taken seriously.
