Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari on Friday received the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for the November governorship election in Kogi State, Usman Ododo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The candidate was accompanied to the State House by the Governor of the State, Yahaya Bello, who presented him to the Nigerian leader.
Speaking to State House Correspondents soon after the visit, the Governorship Candidate, Usman Ododo, said if elected, he is committed to building on the unparalleled developmental strides of the incumbent Governor, Yahaya Bello, which were achieved through inclusive governance.
He said, with his wealth of experience in the private and public financial sectors, as well as the opportunity of learning from Bello, who he described as a great leader to Kogi citizens, he is well equipped to steer the ship of the confluence state in the desired direction.
Thank You Mr President, His Excellency @MBuhari
Thank You, Your Excellency @OfficialGYBKogi
God bless APC!
God bless Kogi State!
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria 🇳🇬.#WeMove– OAU pic.twitter.com/yOMAS0nvVT
— Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo (@OfficialUsmanO) April 28, 2023
Governor Yahaya Bello, who also spoke to Journalists, expressed delight in the capacity of the APC candidate to deliver even more wins for the party in the state and assured Kogi residents of continuity in the infrastructure renewal master plan, which his administration had embarked upon for more than seven years.
He reiterated that the APC in Kogi State was one united family, noting that the party was very well positioned to win the next Governorship election.
The Governor said President Buhari gave his blessings to the APC candidate while advising the party in Kogi State to embark on issue-based campaigns, to ensure that the APC retains the state in the coming election.
