“You Should Step Down For Me now” — Jibrin Tells SDP Guber Candidate

The candidate of the Accord party for the Kogi State 2023 gubernatorial election, Vice Admiral (Rtrd) Jibrin Usman has urged Muritala Yakubu Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to consider stepping down for him on the basis of “compelling reasons.”

Jibrin stated this in a letter signed by his Head of Digital Media, Emmanuel Iyede, where he responded to Ajaka’s earlier letter.

In his response, the ex-Naval boss stated “Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin, the Accord Party gubernatorial candidate, wishes to clarify his position regarding the recent appeal by Mr. Murtala Yakubu, the SDP governorship candidate, for him to step down in the forthcoming election. While Mr. Yakubu’s request is duly noted, Vice Admiral Jibrin would like to emphasize that he will not be stepping down for Mr. Yakubu. Instead, he believes that Mr. Yakubu should consider stepping down for him, and he has compelling reasons to support this stance.

“Experience and Leadership: Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin brings a wealth of leadership and administrative experience to the table. His distinguished military career is marked by discipline, dedication, and a strong sense of duty to the nation. This experience has equipped him with the leadership skills needed to effectively govern Kogi State.

“Vision for Kogi State: Vice Admiral Jibrin has a comprehensive and visionary plan for the development and progress of Kogi State. His policies are designed to address the pressing issues facing our state, from infrastructure improvement to healthcare and education reform.

“Strong Party Support: The Accord Party has shown unwavering support for Vice Admiral Jibrin’s candidacy, and he enjoys the backing of a broad spectrum of political stakeholders. This support reflects the confidence that his party has in his ability to lead Kogi State towards a brighter future.

“The Voice of the People: Vice Admiral Jibrin has been actively engaging with the people of Kogi State, listening to their concerns, and understanding their needs. His campaign has resonated with a wide cross-section of society, and he is committed to representing the interests of the people.

“Unifying Leadership: Vice Admiral Jibrin believes in bringing people together to achieve common goals. His inclusive approach to governance will help bridge divides and unite the diverse communities within Kogi State.

“In light of these compelling reasons, Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin respectfully declines Mr. Murtala Yakubu’s appeal for him to step down as the Accord Party gubernatorial candidate. Instead, Vice Admiral Jibrin urges Mr. Yakubu to consider the broader interests of Kogi State and its people and to make the selfless decision to withdraw his candidacy in favor of a more experienced and capable leader.

“Vice Admiral Jibrin is committed to a fair and issue-based campaign and looks forward to a spirited yet respectful competition in the upcoming election. He believes that the people of Kogi State deserve the best leadership possible, and he is confident that his candidacy offers just that.”