All Progressives Congress ( APC) stakholders in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State yesterday okayed Governor Ahmed Ododo for a second term in office.
The stakeholders, including former Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Umar Immam, told reporters that, as much as they were not against power rotation, they are backing Ododo because of his performance in office.
Immam, who read the copy of an address by the stakeholders, explained that the governor performed well in all sectors in his first term in office, insisting that he (the governor) should be allowed a second term to complete his job.
He said: ”Following the political trends in Kogi State and Nigeria at large and in line with constitutional provisions, power rotation should not become a tool to deprive the incumbent Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, of the right to fulfil his constitutional rights for another term in office.
‘That we observed that Councillors, Local Government Chairmen, State Assembly members, National Assembly members and indeed Mr President are all seeking re-election for another term. It will therefore be curious to now subject the well-deserved return of Governor Ododo to an unwarranted debate.
‘That we the critical stakeholders in Lokoja, do extend our support, solidarity and commitment to the re-election of Governor Ahmed Ododo come November 2027.
‘That we call on all people of means and goodwill throughout Kogi State to join hands with us to achieve this.
‘That his re-election will not only enhance the peace that we are all enjoying at present, but it will enable him to continue and even improve on the developmental strides he has currently embarked upon in Kogi State.’