Yahaya Bello Calls on Kogi Lawmakers to Foster Political Unity, Back Governor Ododo »

Prominent political figures from Kogi State, including members of the House of Representatives, the Deputy Majority Leader, Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Halims, and Hon. Leke Abejide of the ADC, alongside members of the Kogi State House of Assembly, supporters, and well-wishers, gathered on Thursday, March 6, 2025, for Ramadan Iftar with former Governor Yahaya Bello, CON.

The event, originally a spiritual gathering, soon transformed into a strategic political discourse, where Yahaya Bello called on lawmakers representing Kogi State in the National Assembly to continue standing firmly with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in support of his administration’s progressive policies and national development agenda.

In his address, Bello also emphasized the importance of unity among political stakeholders in the state, urging them to embrace cohesion and solidarity while rallying their full support for the Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Ahmed Usman Ododo. He stressed that collective effort and political stability were crucial for sustaining the developmental strides initiated during his tenure and ensuring continuity under the new administration.

Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Halims reaffirmed their firm loyalty to both the former governor and the incumbent governor. He described their gathering as a testament to the unity and strength of Kogi’s political leadership, noting that their collective goal is to build a strong political family that remains united in advancing the interests of the state.

Similarly, Hon. Leke Abejide of the ADC commended Yahaya Bello’s political foresight, describing his decision to support Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo as divinely inspired. He stated that Ododo’s leadership has successfully sustained the existing unity among Kogi’s diverse ethnic groups while fostering peace and development. Abejide reassured Bello that the people of Kogi State remain steadfastly behind him, vowing their continued support through thick and thin.

On behalf of the Kogi State House of Assembly, the Speaker Rt Hon Aliyu Umar expressed deep appreciation to Yahaya Bello for his enduring leadership and mentorship. He pledged the Assembly’s loyalty and unwavering commitment, affirming that they stand firmly with the former governor at all times.

The gathering further solidified the political alignment within Kogi State, reinforcing the support base of President Tinubu and Governor Ododo while demonstrating the collective resolve of the state’s leadership to work in unity for the progress and development of Kogi State.