The Kogi State Assembly has called on Governor YAHAYA BELLO to contest the 2023 Presidential election.

The lawmakers made the call after passing a motion to this effect during plenary, in Lokoja.

House Majority Leader, HASSAN ABDULLAHI, while moving the motion said the call was predicated on the sterling performance of the Governor since he assumed office in 2016.

Speaking to newsmen after the session, the Speaker of the Assembly, MATTHEW KOLAWOLE said Kogi state is ready to offer the God-given Governor to Nigeria.