By correspondent in Lokoja
Chairmen of the 21 Local Government Areas alongside the Forum of Councillors of the 239 electoral wards in Kogi State have officially endorsed Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for a second term in office.
This is contained in a statement from the Government House Media Team and a copy made available to The Reporters on Thursday in Lokoja.
The endorsement followed a motion by the Chairman of Olamaboro Local Government Area, Hon. William Ameh, and seconded by the Chairperson of the Forum of Councillors, Obaromi Comfort Olufunke from Kabba Bunu local government area and was unanimously accepted by all 21 council chairmen and 239 ward councilors.
This declaration of support took place on the sidelines of a three-day induction course currently ongoing in Lokoja for elected local government officials and top finance and administrative officers from the 21 local government areas.
The Chairmen cited Governor Ododo’s unifying leadership style and his unwavering commitment to grassroots development signifying a strong and united grassroots backing for Governor Ododo’s continued leadership.
They highlighted his administration’s strategic investments in agriculture, education, health, solid minerals development, women and youth empowerment as key achievements justifying the call for his reelection for a second term.
The council bosses further emphasized that the Ododo-led administration has delivered the dividends of democracy across communities, ensuring that governance is felt at the grassroots level throughout the state.
The Chairmen and Councillors further stressed that the surest path to sustaining the state’s current momentum of growth, unity, and good governance lies in the re-election of Governor Ododo in 2027, pledgedg their unwavering support for his administration and the success of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
