Don’t be distracted by Kogi politics, concerned friends advise Faleke

A group operating under the aegis of Friends of Rt. Hon. Janes Abiodun Faleke, has pleaded with the lawmaker representing the Ikeja federal constituency, Hon James Faleke, to concentrate on his current national assignment at the lower chamber and that of re-electing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu instead of being drawn into Kogi state politics.

In a statement on Sunday signed by Otunba Olukayode Biobaku, PhD, the group stated that it had  “watched, with measured concern, a series of carefully orchestrated political activities apparently designed to draw our friend and brother into the vortex of Kogi state politics.”

The group further said: “We urge Rt. Hon. Faleke not to allow himself to be distracted by carefully orchestrated political manoeuvres promoted by individuals whose motivations are driven more by personal ambition, self interest and entitlement mentality , than by collective party interest.

“Having continuously enjoyed the confidence of the good people of Ikeja FederalConstituency since 2011, following his successful tenure as Executive Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area, our expectation is that you should remain focused on strengthening the APC nationally and supporting the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Nothing should be of greater attention.

‘As one of the APC’s most respected leaders, a trusted ally of the President and a valued member of his inner political circle, any unnecessary distraction at this critical period would amount to a disservice not only to the party but also to the nation.

‘Rt. Hon. Faleke has distinguished himself as one of the foremost authorities on fiscal oversight, public finance and legislative governance in the House of Representatives.

“At a time when President Tinubu is implementing far-reaching economic reforms, Nigeria stands to benefit immeasurably from his legislative experience, policy insight and institutional memory as one of the longest serving members of the House of Representatives. The requirement for cognate experience is not for fun.

“We acknowledge and commend his longstanding tradition of extending kindness, support and goodwill across ethnic, religious and political divides.

“Your generosity of spirit should neither be exploited nor deliberately misrepresented as evidence of political intentions that he has neither declared nor contemplated.

“We call on political actors to desist from manufacturing narratives or creating artificial political momentum around Rt. Hon. Faleke’s name. “