Dino Melaye, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Kogi State governorship election, recently rubbished speculation that he received N3 billion from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and President Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, to finance his electoral campaign. Speaking at a dinner hosted in his honor by members of his campaign team in Abuja, Melaye described the rumors as “fake news” spread by “traitors”.
The candidate also learned three lessons from his participation in the election. First of all, he stressed the importance of collaboration between different regions to win elections. Eastern voters have realized that they cannot reach the governorship alone, they must collaborate with other regions. Secondly, Melaye regretted not having listened to the wise people of his region who predicted the difficulties he would encounter in this election. According to him, personal interests created problems for the western candidates. Finally, he stressed the importance of unity within the PDP family, stressing that Kogi State cannot afford to field more than one candidate in such a crucial election.
Melaye also expressed gratitude to his supporters for their support throughout the campaign. Despite the betrayals suffered and the difficulties encountered, he stressed that there had been no violence against his team, which testifies to the success of their campaign. He encouraged his collaborators not to lose hope and to remain united as a political family.
The candidate concluded by declaring that we must learn the lessons of this election and continue to work for the future. He expressed confidence that with the faith of the voters and their commitment to the PDP, they will be able to overcome the hardships and achieve better results in the future.
In summary, Dino Melaye’s denials of rumors of Atiku Abubakar and Aliko Dangote funding his election campaign highlight the importance of cross-regional collaboration and unity within the PDP to win elections. Despite the difficulties encountered, Melaye remains optimistic about the future and encourages his supporters to continue the political fight.