Dino Melaye: After Failed Recall, APC Blames Ghosts

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi, Alhaji Haddy Ametuo, has described Dino Melaye as the best senator the state has ever produced.

Ametuo, who stated this in a statement issued in Lokoja on Sunday, said “some ghosts “initiated the recall process against Melaye.

He expressed delight that the efforts had come to a premature end through the collective will of the people of Kogi West Senatorial District.

“Melaye, the only senator our party has in Kogi State, won with 94.66 per cent leaving the remaining 5.34 per cent to the petitioners.

“The messages are very clear; that Sen. Melaye is the most popular senator ever produced by Kogi West,” the statement said.

The chairman said the outcome of the recall was a sign of what to expect in the 2019 elections.

He further commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for displaying high level of neutrality and transparency throughout the exercise.

“No amount of financial inducement and coercion will change the will of the people of Kogi State in future elections,’’ he said.

“It gives us high optimism that future elections will be very free and fair. INEC therefore deserves commendations for the job well done.

Ametuo called on the petitioners and Melaye as well as his followers to embrace peace and heed the voice of God “because the voice of the people is the voice of God.’’

He noted that the APC still remains the most viable alternative for good governance in the state.

“I call on all members of our party to conduct themselves in a manner that will boost the image of our great party and not things that will further cause disrepute in our party,” he said.