KOGI STATE, Nigeria - October 12, 2023 - In a shocking revelation on live television, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate for the upcoming Kogi State election, Murtala Yakubu, widely known as Muri, has accused his deputy, Mr. Sam Ranti Abenemi, of forging his General Certificate of Education (GCE) certificate. This explosive accusation has sent shockwaves through the political landscape of Kogi State.

During a live broadcast, Muri did not mince his words as he publicly acknowledged the alleged forgery, stating, "I cannot, in good conscience, continue to run with a deputy who has resorted to dishonesty to attain a position of trust." The revelation has ignited a political firestorm, drawing considerable attention to the gubernatorial race.

In the wake of Muri's accusation, a faction of aggrieved SDP members who had left the All Progressives Congress (APC) to support Muri's candidacy has called for his resignation. The group, led by Mr. Muhammed Adama, convened in Abuja yesterday to voice their concerns and demands.

Mr. Adama, while addressing the gathering, asserted that Muri's continued candidacy, with allegations of forgery surrounding his deputy, would tarnish the party's image and cast a shadow over their electoral chances. In response to this predicament, the aggrieved members are urging Muri to withdraw his candidacy and offer his support to a candidate from the eastern part of the state.

The situation remains fluid, and it remains to be seen how Muri and the SDP leadership will respond to these allegations and the calls for his withdrawal. With the Kogi State governorship election just weeks away, this unexpected controversy has added a new layer of complexity to the race, leaving voters and political observers eager to see how events will unfold in the days ahead.

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