Governor Bello Receives Okun United 4 Ododo »

… As Group Assures APC of Victory at the November Polls

On Sunday, Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello received a courtesy visit from members of a political group, Okun United 4 Ododo in Government House, Lokoja. During the meeting with the group who were former members of the PDP, the governor expressed his gratitude to the group for their dedicated efforts in canvassing and mobilizing voters to support the APC gubernatorial candidate, Hon Ododo Ahmed Usman, for the November 11 election in Kogi State.

Governor Bello emphasized the significance of the upcoming election, stating that it would shape the future of the state. He encouraged the group members to campaign vigorously across the areas to secure a resounding victory on November 11. Additionally, he appreciated the unity and collective voice demonstrated by the people of Okun land at the moment of the state’s political history.

Speaking on behalf of the group, the State’s Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara, praised the APC as a formidable political party in Kogi State. Since its launch on June 8th, the group has actively canvassed support for Hon Ododo Ahmed Usman, engaging in consultations with traditional rulers, market women, and other crucial election stakeholders in Okun land. Their primary agenda is to unite all Okun sons and daughters with a common goal of delivering a bloc vote for the APC in the November 11 election.

Philip Orebiyi acknowledged that Governor Bello had fulfilled the long-standing aspirations of the Okun people, citing the establishment of Kogi State University in Kabba as a source of pride celebrated both within and beyond the country. He emphasized that the Okun community was aligning with Governor Bello’s as hookadministration to ensure victory for Hon Ododo, rather than supporting someone who once warned that opposing Yahaya Bello equated to fighting God.

In a vote of thanks on behalf of the State Government, Deputy Governor Chief Edward Onoja commended the Okun United 4 Ododo group and urged them to remain steadfast in their pursuit of the overall success of the state.

Other members of the group present during the visit were Hon Alfred Bello, Hon , Hon Samson Obademi, Niyi Olayemi, Barr James Fagbola, and Hon Eric Fiki.