POLITICS2023: Keyamo Reacts As Tinubu Appoints Yahaya Bello National Youth Coordinator

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Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has been named the National Youth Coordinator of the Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, according to Festus Keyamo, spokesman for the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council.

According to a letter Tinubu personally signed on Sunday, according to Naija News, Bello was appointed due to his outstanding political accomplishments and the exceptional leadership he has shown as governor and as a party member.

Governor Bello would undoubtedly give his all in the role to achieve the APC’s victory in the 2023 presidential election, the APC presidential contender stated.

Keyamo commended the Kogi governor on his selection to the Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council in an interview with The Punch on Sunday.

The governor has a sizable following among the party’s young people, according to the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, who claimed that Bello’s selection was political calculative.

In advance of the 2023 presidential election, Keyamo said that the appointment had strengthened the ruling party’s unity.

He said: “Bello commands a large following amongst the youth in the party. Most importantly, it further unites our house as he was one of the formidable aspirants that ran against Asiwaju during our primary. This further shows that Asiwaju is an excellent head hunter.”

Also speaking, the spokesperson for Yahaya Bello Presidential Campaign Organisation, Yemi Kolapo, hailed her principal’s appointment, describing it as an honour well deserved.

Kolapo said the appointment is also a vote of confidence in Bello’s proven capacity as the Kogi State Governor for seven years.

She said, “This appointment is also a vote of confidence in Governor Yahaya Bello’s proven capacity in his present assignment as Kogi State Governor.

“It goes to strengthen the belief in informed quarters that Tinubu has a unique eye for star performers regardless of religion, tribe or gender. He is known for putting round pegs in round holes. This is what he has demonstrated with the appointment of Bello as National Youth Coordinator of the Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council.

“Nigerians should be rest assured that Tinubu will hit the ground running immediately he is sworn in as the next President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, with tested professionals well positioned to revitalise key sectors.”

 

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