The 150,000-Member Transport Unions in Kogi State have declared total support for the Candidate of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the November 11 Governorship Election in the state.
Representatives of the Unions stormed Government House, Lokoja to pledge their support for Ododo, saying they were determined to reward the support of Governor Yahaya Bello by supporting the APC candidate.
Speaking on behalf of the Unions, the President of the All Related Transport Unions in Kogi State, Alhaji Gimba Ibrahim, noted that the Unions would canvass, mobilise and vote massively for Ododo, saying victory for APC is certain.
In his reaction, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, who represented the Candidate of the party, Alhaji Usman Ododo, assured the Unions of the determination of the candidate to move the state forward.
He called the Union leaders and members to go all out to support the candidate, saying the next administration would continue to see them as partners in progress.
“A well organised transport union will enhance our economy, commerce and security. We thank you for supporting the APC.
“Governor Yahaya Bello has built a detribalised and developed state and we are confident that Alhaji Ododo will consolidate on his achievements”.
In his remarks, the Director General of the Government House Administration, Dr. Shaibu Oricha, who is also a Patron of the Union, said he would continue to support the Union.
Oricha donated a Siena Bus and other items to the Union to enhance their operations.
