Headline: Dino Melaye denies rumors he received 3 billion naira for his election campaign
Introduction :
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Kogi State governorship election, Senator Dino Melaye, has been keen to deny speculation that he received N3 billion from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the president of the Dangote group, Aliko Dangote, to finance his electoral campaign. Melaye called the rumors “fake news” spread by his detractors seeking to sabotage his campaign.
Lessons learned:
At a dinner hosted in his honor by members of his campaign team in Abuja, Senator Melaye also shared the three fundamental lessons he learned from his participation in the election. Firstly, he pointed out that the people of the east of the country have now realized that they cannot claim to become governor alone. They must collaborate with other regions to achieve this. Secondly, Melaye admitted that people from the west should listen to the words of wisdom of their elders rather than being influenced by self-interested individuals motivated by personal interests. Finally, he stressed that unity was needed within the PDP family in Kogi State, especially in the Kogi West region, to win an election.
A message of unity:
Melaye said it was against the political interest of the party for the Kogi West region, or any other area of the state, to field multiple candidates in such a crucial election. He asked his campaign managers not to despair, stressing that the situation would not remain as it is now. He also urged his team members to stay united as a political family and have faith in their ability to overcome the obstacles they faced in this election.
Conclusion :
Although the November 11 election was marked by problems and irregularities, Senator Melaye expressed gratitude that no violence was directed against him or his team during the campaign. He stressed the importance of learning from this experience and encouraged his supporters to stay motivated and continue working towards the future. This statement by Melaye reflects his commitment to his party and his desire to build a better future for Kogi State.