The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese and Convener of the National Peace Committee, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, has described Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State as a poor representation of the teeming Nigerian youths.

Speaking against the backdrop of the current disturbing violence in the North Central state ahead of the November 11 governorship election, Bishop Kukah believed, “Sadly, I think he’s been a very poor advertisement for what young people can do.”

He added, “I feel very sad because Kogi has been on the front burner, and Yahaya Bello, the governor, prided himself on being the youngest governor and being a representation of what the youths of this country can do if they are given the opportunity.”

Speaking during an interview on ChannelS TV Sunrise Daily Programme on Wednesday, Bishop Kukah observed that Governor Bello, 48, became the Kogi State Chief Executive in 2015 after the death of Abubakar Audu, who was initially the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and has been elected for a second term in November 2019.

Bishop Kukah sued for peace on the current face-off between the labour movement leadership in the country and the Imo state government, saying that all parties and stakeholders concerned should sheath their swords and allow for peaceful elections in the State.

He urged organised labour to explore a peaceful resolution to the conflict, saying that Nigerians keep making the point that the people who are contesting elections are their sons and daughters and that whatever we do, in conscience, Nigerians must always think about the common good.

He advised that civil society organisations, unions, and churches with a bit of moral authority must always act in the common interest of everybody, pointing out that without a country, there will be no trade union, as all that is needed to be done is to look outside the window and see what is happening in the Middle East today, specifically in Israel and Gaza.

According to him, when elections go wrong, it is ordinary people who suffer and he hoped that the labour leaders in Imo would really be more circumspect and ask themselves, ‘Who stands to gain and who stands to lose what?’ believing that, at the end of the day, it is the people of Imo, who are not electing someone who is outside their state.

Bishop Kukah noted that Imo is a deeply Christian environment and hoped their religious leaders and others with moral authority could prevail on the union to defer whatever their grievance may be, saying that it can only be resolved in a peaceful environment.

He appealed to the police and other relevant agencies to ensure security during the governorship elections in the three states, saying that the people’s welfare and well-being cannot be sacrificed on the altar of personal or group interests.

https://.ng/2023/11/09/you-are-a-poor-representation-of-teeming-nigerian-youths-bishop-kukah-knocks-yahaya-bello/

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah's criticism of Governor Yahaya Bello highlights a disappointment in youth leadership representation. His observations, particularly in light of the escalating violence in Kogi State and the upcoming elections, serve as a somber reminder of the expectations placed on young leaders.
While emphasizing the need for peace in Imo State, Bishop Kukah urges all parties, including labor unions and the government, to prioritize the common good over personal agendas. For more visit Daily Ilm where you can read more about Islamic schorlars.
His call for moral authority from civil society, religious leaders, and organizations to foster a peaceful resolution underlines the critical role these entities play in maintaining societal harmony, especially during tense election periods.
Bishop Kukah's message is clear: peaceful coexistence and the welfare of the people should always be paramount.

Aptly said. Bello fall hand badly

Nonetheless We the Youths shall take over power

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My namesake was a terrible mistake in the corridor of power.

Most youth are like Yahaya Bello, give them power first

Look at how Portable is doing anyhow, look at Naira Marley



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Most youth are like Yahaya Bello, give them power first

Look at how Portable is doing anyhow, look at Naira Marley



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Very true. What bishop kukah said here is very true

............Bishop is absolutely right
Yahaya Bello is a typical representation of the average Nigerian youth
Take a read on this platform to see the nonsense painted with hate, tribalism and religious opiumism of which, 99 percent of readers and comments are from the Nigerian youth
Sorry to say, if given the chance, Yahaya Bello will be a learner when compared to the average nairalander
Pathetic to mention that just because our fathers have failed, the youths in Nigeria are seeing failure as a way of life

Thank you bishop for boldly saying the truth .

Yahaya bello represents everything bad about APC.

Yahaya Bello was everything bad on why democracy is a taboo in Africa. Imagine how the APC turned this man into a tyrant. He will forever go down in infamy.