I won’t be distracted from governance, says Kogi rep

House of Representatives member, Leke Abejide, has said no machinations would distract him from discharging his duties to his constituents.

Abejide, representing Yagba East, West, and Mopamuro federal constituency in Kogi State in a statement on Wednesday also called on his supporters to leave his colleague in the Green Chamber, James Faleke out of unhealthy politics.

The lawmaker was reacting to political comments made by some people regarding the politics of his constituency ahead of the 2027 election where the name of Faleke was mentioned as the source.

Abejide, who Chairs the House Committee on Customs, expressed confidence that Faleke did not send those people he described as political jobbers on such errands.

Abejide assured that he is focused on delivering on his legislative duties, particularly as Chairman of the House Committee on Customs, and executing the budget for his second term, which aligns with his goal to prioritize the welfare of the people in Yagba Federal Constituency.

He stated that this measured response also reminds political stakeholders to steer clear of actions that could disrupt progress and unity within the constituency.

He said: “Please and please leave Hon Abiodun Faleke out of this unhealthy politics some people started in 2024 December for an election that is still 2027 in Yagba Federal Constituency.

“I am very sure and confident Hon Faleke did not send them to utter all those words credited to him that he sent them a message to deliver to Yagba. They are only using his name to curry favour to themselves, so please forget about all the noise and let us concentrate on how the lives of our people will be better not politics of destruction some people started so early in 2024.

“As for me I am only ready to face governance to alleviate the suffering of our people. My first budget for my second term has not even been executed and some people who have nothing to do except being political jobbers will drag me into politics and distract me never!”