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  • Ododo hails judiciary, asks opposition parties to accept Supreme Court judgment

    Ododo hails judiciary, asks opposition parties to accept Supreme Court judgment

    The Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, yesterday, praised the Judiciary for resisting threats and blackmail to invalidate his election.

    He insisted that he won the Kogi Governorship Election resoundingly.

    He said the election was very transparent, fair, credible and it is the most peaceful.

    He urged his supporters to be magnanimous in victory.

    He also pleaded with the opposition parties to come and join him to move Kogi State forward.

    But he pledged to “continue to serve the people with dedication and the fear of God.”

    Ododo made his position known, while reacting to the ruling of the Supreme Court on Friday.

    A statement by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah, quoted Ododo as saying:  “I feel elated about our victory and how the judiciary held on to the point of law and stayed away from emotional blackmail and threats to ensure justice is served.

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    “The judiciary was threatened and blackmailed but it remained resolute and ignored emotions.

    “The victory is not all about me. It is about the people who trooped out on November 11, 2023, to vote for us and we won the election resoundingly. The election was very transparent, fair, credible and it is the most peaceful election in the history of our state.

    “I call on our brothers in the opposition parties to come and join me to move Kogi State forward.

    “It is now time for all of us to come together and discuss the affairs of our state towards achieving the greatness that we all wish for Kogi State.”

    He described his victory as an act of God.

    He said the election was a contest by people from the same family to hold power on behalf of the people of the state.

    He promised to “continue to serve the people with dedication and the fear of God.”

    He said he and members of his team would redouble efforts to bring forth creativity in delivering dividends of democracy to the people of the state.

    The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the victory of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Nov. 11, 2023 governorship election held in Kogi State.

    A five-member panel of the apex court, in a landmark judgment, held that the appeal by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its candidate, Muritala Ajaka was without merit and was therefore dismissed.

  • Ododo hails hitch-free distribution of palliatives

    Ododo hails hitch-free distribution of palliatives

    Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of ongoing distribution of the first quarterly food palliatives in the state.

    In a statement by Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah, Ododo said he was satisfied with the transparency so far exhibited in the handling of the exercise by state officials.

    He urged the local government committee on the distribution of food palliative to emulate officials at the state level.

    The governor praised the people for their patience and orderly conduct despite the desire for everyone to be served before the others.

    Ododo had said at the kick-off in Lokoja on Tuesday that the intervention is the first of many under his leadership and in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ease the impact of economic hardship on citizens.

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    He warned that distribution must be done without any form of interference and in line with laid down rules across the 239 wards in the 21 local government areas of the state.

    The governor urged the people to be vigilant and report any violation of the procedure for distribution  to the state ministry of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation for prompt intervention.

    He emphasised that the palliative is meant for the indigent people in the state, adding that the initiative is a reflection of his commitment to the well-being of the people.

    Ododo, who praised Tinubu for his support for the government and people of the state, assured that the intervention will be on a quarterly basis in line with his campaign promise.

    The food palliative marks the beginning of the quarterly intervention by the new administration and distribution is expected to continue across the state for the next few days under strict guidelines.

    So far, over 20 consignments of the grains have been distributed to  10 local government areas.

  • ‘Why opposition stands no chance in Kogi’

    ‘Why opposition stands no chance in Kogi’

    Ahead of next month’s  governorship election,  members  of  Kogi State  All Progressives Congress (APC)  have  reiterated their confidence in securing a landslide victory for their candidate, Ahmed Usman Ododo, asserting that the opposition parties stand no chance.

    It was during the  ward sensitisation meeting held  in Ochadamu, Ofu Local Government  Area  at the weekend.

    Addressing the gathering, Governor Yahaya Bello, his spokesman, Onogwu Muhammed, articulated the compelling reasons behind their optimism.

     He highlighted the considerable achievements of the  governor’s administration, emphasising that these accomplishments are more than sufficient to secure another governorship victory for the APC.

     He sighted the extensive party structure that spans 3,508 polling units and 239 wards in the state, which forms the backbone of their electoral prowess.

    Muhammed said: “Our party has a stellar track record in Ochadamu ward, and the upcoming election will be no different. Even those who previously stood in opposition to us have now chosen to join our ranks.

    ‘’We are committed to expanding the margin of victory between the APC and the runner-up in the forthcoming election.”

    ‘’ With our strong presence in the 3,508 polling units and 239 wards across the state, the odds are decidedly in our favour. We proudly count three Senators, six out of nine House of Representatives members, and 24  of 25 House of Assembly members among our ranks.

    ‘’ Given the remarkable performance of the current administration, which has endeared our party to the people, it is all but certain that we will secure a resounding victory on November 11.”

    ‘’Our campaign will continue in an atmosphere of peace and inclusivity, welcoming all those who wish to join us in our pursuit of victory. Our candidate, Ododo Ahmed Usman, and his running mate, Joel Oyibo Salifu, are exemplary choices, and their appeal is resonating widely.’

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    In a significant display of cross-party unity, Odu Akowe, a former leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the area  switched  allegiance to the APC.

    He expressed confidence that this shift would substantially bolster the APC’s electoral prospects.

    Akowe urged the people to unite in support of Ododo and Joel, emphasizing the significance of having Joel from Ofu Local Government Area as a compelling reason to deliver the APC a victory with a substantial margin.

    ‘We were once on the other side of the aisle, but today, we have wholeheartedly joined your ranks. Together, we will achieve an extraordinary victory on November 11. Ododo and Joel hold special significance for the people of Ofu, and we are unwavering in our commitment to ensuring the party’s triumph,’ Akowe affirmed.”

    The meeting was attended by party stalwarts, stakeholders and supporters from the area.