2027 Kogi Governorship Debate Premature, Ododo Focused on Good Governance – Nihi
The Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Youth and Student Matters, Oladele John Nihi, has described discussions about the 2027 governorship election as premature, saying Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo is currently focused on governance and delivering on his administration’s promises.
Nihi said every qualified citizen of the state has a constitutional right to aspire to become governor, but maintained that the immediate priority of the Ododo administration is governance and securing victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking against the backdrop of increasing political speculation in the state, Nihi said aspiring to public office was a legitimate democratic right that should not be discouraged.
“Anybody who is qualified and wants to run for Governor of Kogi State is welcome. Democracy guarantees every eligible citizen the right to aspire to public office.
When we get to that bridge, we will cross it,” he said.
He, however, stressed that the administration was not currently preoccupied with the 2027 governorship contest.
Nihi said Ododo’s attention was on consolidating the gains of his administration while working towards what he described as total victory for Tinubu and the APC in Kogi State.
“Our focus today is not the governorship race. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo is concentrating on consolidating the gains of his administration while working tirelessly to deliver President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all APC candidates 100 percent in Kogi State. That is where our energy and commitment are directed,” he said.
The governor’s aide urged APC members, political stakeholders and supporters to maintain unity and avoid activities that could distract the administration from its governance agenda.
He said the government remained committed to fulfilling its promises to residents of the state, particularly in areas such as infrastructure, youth empowerment, security, agriculture, education and healthcare.
Nihi’s comments come amid growing political discussions ahead of the 2027 general elections, although he maintained that the governorship contest should not distract the Ododo administration from its current responsibilities.
He reiterated that the administration’s priority was to deliver on its mandate and improve the lives of Kogi residents while supporting Tinubu and the APC in future elections.
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