Leave Yahaya Bello alone, Group blast Dino Malaye

A civil society under the aegis of Kogi Professional Forum (KPF) and 200 other civil societies yesterday in Abuja berated the Senator Dino Melaye-led committee probing the alleged mis­conduct of the state Gov­ernor, Alh Yahaya Bello, describing the move as a futile exercise.

While addressing a press conference at the weekend, Leader of the group, Com­rade Ibrahim Ali, said it was wrong for the senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District and oth­er leaders of the party to ac­cuse the governor of engag­ing in anti-party activities.

He accused Melaye of orchestrating the crisis out of selfish interest, stressing that Sen Melaye was only out to distract the governor from pursuing the vigorous agenda of developing the state.

Ali also debunked the al­legation that the governor appointed non-APC mem­bers as commissioners and personal aides.

According to him, “The Governor should be com­mended for his large-hearted policy of inclusive government rather than archaic policy of winner takes it all as was the case in the past.”

Apart from Melaye, he also berated the state Chairman of the party, Alh Hadi Ametuo and other leaders of the party for sup­porting the call to probe the governor over the ap­pointments he has made since becoming governor on January 27.

”For the records, having single-handedly nominat­ed the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Melaye had no locus standi to ac­cuse the governor of side­lining him in the scheme of things in the state”.

Ali further stated that Melaye, who played a prominent role in the in­auguration of Bello, should stop blackmailing the gov­ernor and face the function of making laws which the people of his senatorial dis­trict elected him for.