… Says APC will Sweep Oct. 19th Local Government election in Kogi
By Alfaki Muhammad
Ahead of October 19th Local Government Election in Kogi state, the state, Alhaji Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has expressed optimism that the ruling All Progressive Congress, (APC) will win all the positions in the forthcoming Local Government election in Kogi State.
Ododo disclosed this on Monday at an expanded State Executive Committee and Critical Stakeholders Meeting held in Lokoja.
The Kogi State Governor stated that the party has performed excellently well in the State, expressed confidence that the party will win overwhelmingly in the October 19 Local Government election.
Ododo maintained that his administration will organize a free, fair and credible election at the Local Government level
He said “The election will be 40 and 60. Meaning, 60 percent for Men and 40 percent for Women. His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello did 35 but we will do 40. Ours is to build and consolidate on the previous achievement. APC will win all the Local Government seat in Kogi State Insha Allah.
“Let me re-echoed that the Vice Chairmen will remain Women. No body will impose anybody on us. Irrespective of your party, I am here to serve the People of Kogi State. This mandate is for the people and my government will be all inclusiveness.
According to him, his administration has invested billions of naira on agriculture to ensure food security in Kogi State.
He thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his infrastructural revolution across the Country stressing that his commitment in the revitalization of Ajaokuta steel Company will put Nigeria at the map of greatness.
He further thanked the President Tinubu for his efforts to ameliorate the current economic hardship in the Country adding that those canvassing for are enemies of the nation.
“We must work with President Tinubu for the development our Country. He is doing well to cushion the current economic challenges. I am appealing to Nigerians to support him for the nation to move forward” he added.
According to him, accountability remains the hallmark of his administration. He emphacized that he won’t fail the State as his administration remains committed to move the State to a greater height.
On the issue of Local Government autonomy, Governor Ododo said since 2016, Local Government in has been granted autonomy adding that the State has never tempered with Local Government fund.
He urged aggrieved individuals to put aside their selfish interest and work for the progress of Kogi State.
“We must forget our differences and see how we can make use of our resources for our dear State. I am ready to go any length to make Kogi State great. This Local Government election will be a testing ground for all of us. I want to tell Mr. President that we will give APC 100 percent. We don’t have any opposition in Kogi State” he stated.
