Kogi 2023: Nigerian senator speaks up, denies eyeing Yahaya Bello's job

Senator Smart Adeyemi has disowned campaign posters indicating that he is seeking to run for governor ahead of the 2023 elections.

In a report by The Nation, Adeyemi faulted the online publications making the rounds and blamed his detractors for linking him to the 2023 polls.

The senator representing Kogi west senatorial district in a statement said he does not have any intention to run for the governorship election in the state.

He also stated categorically that he came into office as a third-term senator by the grace of God.

While noting that it is too early for anyone to begin imaginary projections for 2023, Adeyemi added that any body who is engaging in such an act cannot be a friend of the state and will be considered an enemy.

The senator also revealed that the governor and the party are better placed to determine the way forward for Kogi state

He said: “My attention has been drawn to online publications and physical display of posters purporting to insinuate that I, Senator Smart Adeyemi, have any intention to run for the governorship election in Kogi State by some known and unknown individuals."