A member of Federal House of Representatives representing Yagba East, West and Mopamuro federal constituency in Kogi State, Leke Abejide, has asked supporters across the state to leave his colleague in the Green Chamber, James Faleke, out of unhealthy politics.
The lawmaker was reacting to political comments made by some people regarding politics of his constituency ahead of 2027 election where the name of Mr Faleke was mentioned as the source.
In a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja, Mr Abejide said he wouldn’t allow himself to be distracted from governance and how to better the lives of his constituents.
Mr Abejide, who is also Chairman, House Commitee on Customs, expressed confidence that Mr Faleke did not send those people he described as political jobbers on such errand.
The statement noted that Mr Abejide’s assertion that Mr Faleke likely did not endorse or direct the alleged political remarks highlights his respect for his colleague and underscores the need for integrity in political discourse.
He further stated that this measured response also serves as a reminder for political stakeholders to steer clear of actions that could disrupt progress and unity within the constituency.
He said: “Please and please leave Hon Abiodun Faleke out of this unhealthy politics some people started in 2024 December for an election that is still 2027 in Yagba Federal Constituency.
“I am very sure and confident Hon Faleke did not send them to utter all those words credited to him that he sent them a message to deliver to Yagba.
“They are only using his name to curry favour to themselves, so please forget about all the noise and let us concentrate on how the lives of our people will be better not politics of destruction some people started so early in 2024.
“As for me I am only ready to face governance to alleviate the suffering of our people. My first budget for my second term has not even been executed and some people who have nothing to do except being a political jobbers will drag me into politics and distract me never!”
