Kogi State marked its 33rd anniversary today, and Alhaji Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in the 2023 governorship election, took the opportunity to reflect on the state’s journey and express his hopes for its future.
In a statement, Ajaka congratulated his fellow citizens on the milestone, saying he was “filled with an overwhelming sense of pride, hope, and gratitude.” Despite the outcome of the recent governorship election, Ajaka expressed pride in the campaign he ran, the issues he brought to the forefront, and the values he championed.
Ajaka honored the visionaries who founded the state, the leaders who have guided it, and the citizens who have built its communities. He called on citizens to recommit themselves to the principles that have brought the state thus far and to work together to build a just, equitable, and prosperous future for all.
According to Murtala Yakubu Ajaka “ My fellow citizens of Kogi state, today, we celebrate a significant milestone, the 33rd anniversary of our beloved state. As we mark this momentous occasion, I am filled with an overwhelming sense of pride, hope, and gratitude.
Although our recent governorship election did not yield the outcome we had hoped for, I am honored to have had the privilege of running and serving our state. I am proud of the campaign we ran, the issues we brought to the forefront, and the values we championed.
As we celebrate our state’s 33rd anniversary, we remember the visionaries who founded our state, the leaders who have guided us, and the citizens who have built our communities. We honour their legacies and commitments to our shared values.
As we look to the future, let us recommit ourselves to the principles that have brought us thus far. Let us continue to work together to build a state that is just, equitable, and prosperous for all. Let us harness our diversity, creativity, and determination to overcome the challenges we face.
Happy 33rd anniversary to our beloved state! May we continue to thrive, grow, and reach new heights. May we remain a shining example of what can be achieved when we work together towards a common goal. “
As Kogi State celebrates this significant anniversary, Ajaka’s message of hope and unity resonates with its people. The state’s future remains bright, and its citizens look forward to continued growth and progress.
