Nasko Concedes Defeat, Urges Nigerlites To Support Governor-Elect

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Saturday’s governorship election in Niger State, Umar Nasko, has asked the people of the state to support the candidate of the All Progressives Congress and Governor-elect, Abubakar Sani Bello. Nasko made the submission on Monday when he conceded defeat in the election. He said: “I submit to our people’s decision, which though not in my favour, but for my co- contestant and brother.” Nasko, while commending Nigerlites for the support given him, called on all to give the incoming government maximum cooperation that will lead to success. He said in a statement signed by Yahaya Mohammed Usman, a member of his team and made available to The Eagle Online: “For now, the people of our dear state have decided and I submit to their decision which though not in my favour but for my co-contestant and brother Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello of the APC. I believe he has the interest of the state just like me, at heart. “My hearty congratulations goes to Abu Lolo and his team for the success recorded, I urge him to always put the interest of the people and the state first above all. “My aspiration was borne out of a fervent desire to move our state to the next level of development following a robust foundation that have being laid by the previous democratic dispensation. “I have worked tirelessly and timelessly too! For these, I will not despair, I will continue to do this even outside government.”