The senator representing Kogi east, Isah Jibrin has been seen in a viral video kneeling down to appreciate the governor of the state, Yahaya Bello for nominating Shaibu Abubakar-Audu, son of the late Abubakar Audu for a ministerial position.
In the video, Bello could be heard telling the lawmaker that the nomination of Abubakar-Audu was a reward for his late father’s sacrifice.
”For all the sacrifices, I am rewarding Prince Abubakar Audu, for all his sacrifices too (possibly pointing to Shaibu who was not visible in the video), I no loss, I gain plenty. To God be the glory!” Yayaha Bello said.
Responding to the governor’s comment, the senator said the governor is “over rewarding us”.
Late Abubakar Audu was the first civilian governor of Kogi state.
He ruled the state twice — first in the third republic and in the fourth republic.
The late politician died in 2015 shortly after the announcement of the election results on 22 November.
He was seeking re-election as governor on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).