Youths warn against ethnic politics in Kogi

The Kogi East APC Youths Movement has warned politicians to desist from fanning the embers of ethnic politics in Kogi State.

Addressing a press conference in Lokoja on Tuesday, the Convener of Kogi East APC Youths Movement, Comrade Promise Emmanuel accused some politicians in Kogi State of continuously using ethnic politics as a platform for their selfish political ambitions under the guise of fighting for the people.

Although, Emmanuel did not mention names of the politicians to journalists, he warned that members of the Igala/Bassa nation are not ethnic bigots as being peddled by some group in the state.

“Today, we address a political menace which have been left as a legacy for the youths in the region by politicians who only left ethnic tribalism and bigotry as succession plan for the youths instead of development and progressive leadership, ensconced in unity.

“We denounce in totality the continuous quest by professional politicians who deceive the youths by using the veil of ethnic politics to set us against our brothers from the other divides. The Igala/Bassa Nation is a progressive nation that accommodates other ethnic groups without the flare of wanting everything to only herself..

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“Again, We reject political tribalism in all its insidious forms and declare, unequivocally, that Kogi belongs to all its people, irrespective of tribe or creed. Make no mistake, we are drawing an immutable line in the sand – tribalism has no place in our state.

“This malignant scourge seeks to tear the very fabric of our society apart with its corrosive, divisive agenda. We denounce its vile forces utterly and call for their complete and utter excision from the body politic of Kogi East.

“Those who avoided ethnic agendas in 2019 now lead such divisive narratives in 2023, only caring about their personal interests and ambitions. This behavior shows the lowest levels of greed and selfishness. Unfortunately, many have fallen for their greedy, self-serving ambitions.

“We stand firm, unshakable in our belief that the progress and prosperity of Kogi East and Kogi state by extension, can only be achieved when we extinguish the flames of tribalism and instead embrace our diversity as a source of strength,” he stated.