Ahead of 2027 general elections, the Kogi State chapter of the Advocacy for Youth Leadership In Governance, Nigeria, has endorsed the Special Adviser on Labour Matters to Governor Usman Ododo for the Ankpa-Omala-Olamaboro House of Representatives seat.
Speaking at a press conference in Lokoja on Tuesday, the National Coordinator of the Group, Comrade Ajinomoh Abiodun, said the endorsement was done after a careful assessment of the political terrain in Kogi State.
According to him, the group is appealing to Comrade Edoka to present himself for the political seat in view of his unprecedented achievement politically and sterling track record of service and integrity spanning over three decades in the health sector at the local, state and federal levels.
Abiodun said beyond his achievements at the health sector, Comrade Onuh Johnson Edoka has touched countless lives in his constituency through youth empowerment, community development, employment facilitation and unwavering support for cultural institution and general benevolence.
“His impact in the negotiation and implementation of the National Minimum Wage in Kogi State earned him respect across the nation, workers are happy across board”, the coordinator stressed.
The Association therefore called for support by all in the constituency to give him maximum support needed to achieve the lofty dreams.
He particularly urged political key players to consider the coming of Comrade Onuh Edoka in the next political dispensation for the good of the people.
Also speaking, the Secretary General and Public Relations Officer of the Group, Comrade Ajayi Grace and Usman Chubiyojo respectively, also expressed the unflinching support of all to the endorsement and realization of Onuh Johnson Edoka for House of Representatives, Ankpa Federal Constituency.
