Kogi Guber: Ex-Minister Picks APC nomination form »

The Former Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Prof. Stephen Ikani Ocheni has joined the Kogi State governorship race.

Prof. Ocheni picked his interest and nomination form on the platform of the All Progressives Congress ( APC ) today in Abuja.

Addressing the Journalists at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, Professor Ocheni stated that , the people of Kogi State are looking for three key qualities in a leader which includes, capacity , competent and character and by the grace of God , I’m bless with these qualities .

He emphasized that, Kogi State is blessed with both human and abundant natural resources saying , if given the opportunity , the mineral resources will be harnessed for the benefit of the people .

Professor Ocheni appreciated the leadership of the party at all levels including his numerous supporters , promising not to let them down if given the mandate.

The Former Minister appealed to the good people of Kogi State to come out enmass and vote for Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu / Shettima and all APC candidates come Saturday this week.

Other aspirants who have obtained form at the time of this press interview include Hon. Deedat Momodu Ozigi , Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs,
Pharmisist Jamiu Muhammed Asuku ,Chief of Staff to the governor of Kogi State.

Others are Honourable. Ahmed Usman Ododo , Auditor General of Local Government,
Hon Jibrin Momoh; State Accountant General; Hon James Abiodun Faleke, Member House of Representatives, Lagos State: Hon. Murtala Yakubu Ajaka , Deputy national publicity secretary ( All Progressive Congress) APC Headquarters ,Abuja; Prof. Stephen Ikani Ocheni , former Minister of Labour and Productivity,
Senator ( Dr.) Yakubu Oseni , senator representing Kogi Central, Alh Yakubu Okala , Auditor General of Kogi State.

The rest are, Senator Smart Adeyemi , Senator representing Kogi West,
Hon. Idris Mukadam Asiwaju ,Hon . Commissioner for Finance, Kogi State; Chief Edward Onoja, Deputy Governor ,
Dr. Sanusi Ohere, Alhaji (Prince) Shuaibu Abubakar Audu , the Executive Director IBTC , Pension , Lagos among others .