As the ownership dispute of the Obajana Cement Plant , Kogi state continues, Kogi state Government clarified on Friday that issues had remained ‘unresolved’ and no definitive decision had been made despite recent developments .
Team@orientactualmags.com learned Governor Yahaya Bello and Chairman of Dangote Group , Alhaji Aliko Dangote had attended a peace meeting in Abuja on Friday and the state government had apparently issued the statement to clarify issues.
Attendees of one of the peace meetings apart from Alhaji Aliko Dangote and Governor Yahaya Bello include APC National Chairman, former senator Abdulahi Adamu and Governor Abdulahi Sule.
Kogi state Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo said in a statement on Friday that there would be ‘no retreat, no surrender’ and that the government was ready to do whatever it takes in respect of the battle over the ownership of the plant.
‘This struggle is not about Governor Yahaya Bello or his administration. It is about the people of Kogi State. In the last 72 hours, well -meaning Nigerians, leaders and government officials have waded in and have pleaded with the governor to consider reopening of the plant while discussions are ongoing.
The expectations of the over four million Kogites are clear and high and we want to assure them that the Governor and the Government of Kogi State will not compromise the interest of the people of the state to reclaim their rights in the cement company.
There were a series of high-powered meetings to resolve the impasse, including meetings having the Governor and Alhaji Aliko Dangote in attendance.
Discussions were held and statements of interest were established, but there was no agreement yet as some desperate parties are trying to promote in the media to mislead the public.
We shall be non-violent in our approach as we are sure of green pathways to success for the people in this battle for the economic future of our dear state.
However, we maintain that the collective assets of the people of Kogi State must be protected and reclaimed in this instance. And that is the process the government has started. We will fight this battle to the end until we get justice from the courts. No committee can resolve this dispute’ Fanwo submitted-Team@orientactualmags.com
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