Dino Melaye joins Kogi gubernatorial race
Dino Melaye, senator representing Kogi west, has declared interest in the November 16 governorship election in Kogi state, according to sources.
One of Melaye’s allies told TheCable that the lawmaker declared his gubernatorial ambition at a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) meeting in Aiyetoro Gbede, his hometown in Kabba local government area of the state.
“He (Melaye) has met with PDP leaders in Aiyetoro Gbede and informed them of his decision to run for governor. He will still make a formal declaration,” the source, who did not want to be named, said.
Attempts to reach Melaye on Saturday evening did not yield the desired result as his telephone line was out of reach.
To achieve his aim of being governor, Melaye will have to beat Abubakar Idris, son of a former governor, and oth...