Ahead of the November 21 gubernatorial election in Kogi State, Engr Olusola George Olumoroti, yesterday joined numerous aspirants to collect his nomination and intent forms at the All Progressives Congress (APC) headquarters in Abuja.
As stated by Olumoroti in chat with newsmen in Lokoja, his reason for contesting for the exalted position was borne out of the need to inject fresh ideas that can move the state forward.
He pointed out that it was sad to see the state ranked 34th poorest state in the country in a recent World Bank rating, in spite of its enormous natural and human resources.
He explained that the major problem confronting the state was that men of little ideas cocooned with unbridled desire for greed and corruption have been ruling the state, saying it was time for total change.
Pointing out that he was the only aspirant who can truly be called the bridge between the old and young, he said he has contributed immensely in the last 15 years to the eradication of poverty in the state through various empowerment schemes for youths and women, including widows.
“We are tired of the old order, Kogi must emulate Lagos State in the area of development, and it is young vibrant and energetic young men full of ideas like us that can bring the needed change," he stated.
“By the grace of God, if given the chance, I promise within one year to jump start the state from its current socio-economic doldrums to a virile and vibrant state which everybody will be proud of.”
It was learnt that Olumoroti was the 19th aspirant that collected the intent form as at the time of filing this report