Lokoja LG APC flags off campaign for Kogi Council polls

By Musa Tanimu Nasidi

Ahead of October 19th Council polls,the Lokoja Local Government chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC),on Wednesday flagged off campaigns for local government elections in the state

Speaking during the event at the which took place at Old Lokoja market open space,leader of ths party in love Kogi federal Constituency, Alhaji Sulaiman Baba Ali described local government elections as one of the critical components of democracy in the country.

The APC leader who was optimistic about the ability of comrade Abdullah Adamu,the APC flagbearer’s ability to deliver, however appealed to APC supporters especially youths to come out enmass and cast their votes for the party.

See also  2023: Kogi PDP Governorship Aspirant Promises agricultural Revolution

He said, “I call on all the good people of lokoja local government especially our youths and women to vote for our candidate as we have confidence in his loyalty, patriotism, transparency and commitment for serving the council and humanity in accordance with our party philosophy and agenda.”

In his speech, APC Chairman, Hon Maikudi Bature, charged party members to penetrate the grassroots for campaigns to enable the party’s candidates win the elections.

He said, “We have confidence that Lokoja local government people will overwhelmingly vote for our candidate, but since it is part of democratic tradition to go out for campaign during election period, let us uphold the tradition and use it as time to meet and greet all the people of the state.

See also  Recall Threat On Smart Adeyemi Cannot Stand, Says Lokoja APC Chairman

Earlier, the speaker Kogi state House of assembly,Rt. Hon Aliyu Umar Yusuf,thanked the APC leader for attending the flag off campaign.

The lawmaker assured party supporters of governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s administration commitments towards the development of the state.

The APC flagbearer,Comrade Abdullahi Adamu in his own remarks expressed gratitude to party leaders and followers.

He assured them of his determination and commitments to their welfare if given the mandate to serve come October 19th 2024.

The ceremony was attended by Hon. Haruna Isah,former house of reps member , Lokoja/Kogi federal Constituency,former lawmakers,APC Chairmanship candidates for Idah,Kogi local govts and Alhaji Zakari Abubakar Ola.

See also  Kogi West 2023: Group drums support for Hon. Teejay Yusuf

Others includes, 10 wards APC Councillorship Candidates, Special Advisers and party faithfuls .

Highlights of the occasion was the presentation of party flags to flagbearers by the leader of the party , Alhaji Sulaiman Baba Ali.

Watch the Video:

;

Comrade Adamu and his VC, Mrs Balogun
APC leader, Alhaji Sulaiman Baba Ali
Speaker Yusuf
Hon. Haruna Isah
Visited 57 times, 1 visit(s) today
Share Now