- On behalf of the entire graded and non graded traditional rulers in the five LGAs of Okunland, I wish to convey our heartfelt congratulations to your excellency on the occasion of your victory at the Supreme Court over the electoral litigation that greeted your popular election by the people of Kogi state on 11th November, 2023.
- As custodians of the people and culture of our land, we heartily and proudly appreciate God almighty for the victory that you got from the court and commend your excellency, for your steadfastness, commitment and peaceful disposition before, during and after the gubernatorial election which made peace, calmness and order to dominate our land.
- It is therefore a matter of responsibility and thing of joy to join you in celebration as you finally settle down for work with more concentration and focus.
- Your excellency, we are aware that distractions of election petition cases, attendant legal, political and economic demands are enough factors that makes most Governors to lose sight of governance during this period. However we are proud to be identified with your giant strides in governance, exemplary demeanor in leadership and outstanding commitment to providing dividends of democracy for our people.
- Undeniably visible and evidentially clear footprints of your few months in office in Okunland are the testimonies of our confidence in your leadership and assurance of greater prosperity that your government hopes to deliver in the years ahead. From the over #9bn erosion control intervention project in Kabba, Kabba/Bunu LGA, to ongoing construction of Egbe township road in Yagba West LGA and approval for Mopa Township Road among many road infrastructure receiving attention.
- Your excellency, your resolve to rehabilitate all existing water projects across Okunland is another cheering experience our people anticipate to see its reality under your administration.
- It is in view of this unmistakably convincing agenda and people oriented governance you have successfully commenced that have given us the impetus to identify with, support and pray for your leadership to succeed as royal fathers.
- We therefore wish to assure your excellency of our usual support and continued collaboration towards development, peace, security and progress of our people and Kogi state at large.
- We enjoin your excellency to remain focused, resilient and patriotic as you have always been.
- once again we say congratulations.
Signed
Oba(Dr) Solomon Dele Owoniyi,
Obaro Otitoleke Oweyomade I,
Obaro of Kabba and Chairman, Okun Area Traditional Council
