Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has released N2 billion for payment to immediate past political office holders in all the local government areas of the state.
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The fund is part payment of their salaries and other benefits owed them by former governor, Idris Wada.
Bello made the announcement when the Chairman, National Councillors Forum, Kogi Chapter, Musa Adakeke; Secretary, Muhammed Omale, and members visited him.
Bello assured that his administration would leave its doors open to persons ready to work for the development of the state irrespective of political affiliation.
