Governor Yahaya Bello Was not Lucky, But Chosen

Taking a trip down memory lane, few years before 2015 presidential election. This was when the heat was skin peeling. A group of visionaries came together under the nomenclature of Kogi Arise; this group would later become a force to be reckoned with, and practical leaders of the present generation. They were young, energetic, and definitely clueless if what they seek to achieve could ever be theirs; as it was not in the tradition of Nigeria politics to have leaders drawn from such strata of the country’s demography.

Whenever I thought of how far Governor Yahaya Bello (GYB) of Kogi State has come, and the numerous political battles he has fought to make himself relevant and a necessary instrument in today’s Nigeria politics, I am always thrilled with excitement mixed with assurances that if one truly puts his mind to achieving success, nothing could be impossible for the determined.

The story of Governor Yahaya Bello emerging as the Chief Security Officer of Kogi State is one, one could title “Only God enthrones”

In 2019, when God’s anointed Leader (GYB) made his intentions known to serve the state for another tenure, all hell broke loose. It became the story of “you were never meant to be there in the first place” -but God proved everyone wrong, again.

Following the political antecedents of Governor Yahaya Bello, one could easily compare his life with that of Biblical King David of Israel. David was chosen from the least family in Israel. A family that naturally does not have a say in the affairs of the kingdom. Yet, God choose him even instead of his siblings; as he was the last of his father’s.

This could be why a prominent former Senator of the Federal Republic made a historic pronouncement during GYB’s first inauguration, stating that; “If you are fighting Governor Yahaya Bello, you are fighting God.” Who can fight God, and survive?

Governor Yahaya Bello was chosen to bridge many gaps: youth and women marginalization in politics, ethnic divisions, security threats, and gross abuse of public funds, amongst many more.

Now, the Nigerian youths have seen the light hovering over GYB. The youths have realized that for the younger generation to achieve their dream of occupying the corridor of power, Governor Yahaya Bello is needed to take up the mantle of leadership as President of the Federal Republic. The records are there, and I need not bore you with tales of how youth loving GYB is.

The GYB2PYB Youth Support Group, under the leadership of Amb. Oladele John Nihi as Director General, has taken the bold step of publicly calling on Governor Yahaya Bello to answer the call of millions of Nigerian youths and accept to run for President come 2023. Just as King David was searched for, and Samuel had to wait to anoint him; Nigerian Youths are patiently waiting for GYB.

Ending with one of my favorite quotes from the Qur’an: “For Allah will surely accomplish his purpose: verily, for all things has Allah appointed a due proportion.”-Q65vs3

GYB2PYB is God’s project. Do everything possible not to hinder God; as He is ready to enthrone the anointed.

Kelvin Oluseyi Eleta,
Content Developer, Writer, Author.