Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo, the governing All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate in the upcoming November 11 governorship election, has stated that his aim is to unite the people of Kogi State and deliver significant progress to them.
Ododo made the remarks on Sunday at an APC governorship campaign rally in Lokoja, the state capital.
The governorship candidate, who claimed that Kogi State belongs to the APC, urged voters to turn out in large numbers on election day and vote for him and his deputy, Joel Oyibo, to bring about the essential progress.
He believes that Kogi should not be controlled by greedy individuals who he accuses of attempting to divide the state through ethnic agendas.
His campaign slogan would be “sustainability for human capital development, youth empowerment, and improvement in basic infrastructure across the state,” he says.
Ododo praised his principal, the incumbent governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, for instilling a feeling of belonging in Kogi youths, adding that if the ruling party holds power in November, the state will see quick growth and security.
While promising that his administration will not disappoint the people of the state if elected, the governorship candidate committed to deliver on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope program.
Earlier, Nigeria’s Vice President, Alhaji Kashim Shettima, urged Kogi residents to vote for the APC in order to avoid falling behind.
Shettima also said that the Federal Government is already working with foreign firms to resurrect the Ajaokuta steel plant.
He emphasized that the Federal Government is also taking steps to dredge the River Niger in order to promote significant development to Kogi State and Nigeria in general.
Abdullahi Ganduje, national chairman of the APC, stated that the current administration has done well for the people of Kogi State, thus the need for consolidation, continuity, and sustainability.
“Kogi State needs a young man who will consolidate on the good work of Alhaji Yahaya Bello. Don’t make the mistake of voting for another candidate who will not deliver for his people. What is requested of Kogi people is to vote for someone who will unite Kogi and ensure that development keeps springing up at the grassroots,” he stated.