The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the resounding victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s governorship election in Kogi State as the affirmation of the confidence Nigerians have in the ability of the ruling party to extricate Nigeria from the current economic woes.
The APC governorship candidate, Usman Ododo, emerged winner of the Kogi governorship election with 446,237 votes to beat Murtala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), who polled 259,052 votes to come second.
The victory, the governor, said, was a follow-up to the earlier one in Imo State, where Governor Hope Uzodinma, also of the APC was declared the winner of Saturday’s election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Governor Abiodun, who is also he Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Campaign Council For Kogi Governorship Election, said Ododo’s victory was the culmination of the successes recorded by the APC in the last eight years and the confidence reposed in the Governor-elect.
The governor commended the voters in Kogi State for trooping out in large number on Saturday to vote for the governor-elect, even as acknowledged the resilience of Governor Yahya Bello in ensuring the electoral victory of the ruling party.
He reiterated the earlier pledge of President Tinubu to revamp the Ajaokuta Steel Complex and the National Iron Ore Mining Company at Itakpe, saying that the resuscitation of the companies will scale up socio-economic activities of the state and Nigeria in general.
The governor said his dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to the welfare of the people have reflected throughout his political career stating that as he assumes the mantle of leadership in the state ,he will continue to serve the state with utmost integrity, diligence, and passion.
He added that his election victory not only signifies the triumph of democracy but also presents an opportunity for transformative change in the State in which he said he has tremendous faith in his ability to successfully navigate the challenges that lie ahead and bring about positive growth in various sectors, including education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, and economic development.
The first citizen of the gateway state further expressed confidence that under his visionary leadership, the State will witness a renewed sense of unity, purpose, and inclusive governance urging him to prioritize the needs and aspirations of the people by ensuring that their voices are heard and their concerns are addressed.
