Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has directed political appointees across the state to return to their respective constituencies and begin aggressive grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that the All Progressives Congress (APC) must work towards securing a 100 per cent victory in the state.
The Governor gave the directive on Tuesday during a strategic meeting with political office holders at the Glass House, Government House, Lokoja, where he stressed the need for greater coordination, unity, teamwork and direct engagement with the people ahead of 2027.
The meeting brought together political appointees from across the state, with the Governor making it clear that the responsibility of securing the confidence of the electorate cannot be left to a few individuals. He charged every appointee to see the assignment as a collective political responsibility requiring personal commitment and sustained presence at the grassroots.
Ododo urged the appointees to immediately relocate and reconnect with their people, engage community leaders, youths, women and other stakeholders, listen to their concerns, and effectively communicate the achievements of his administration and that of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He emphasised that government achievements must not remain confined to official documents or government offices, but must be taken directly to the people. According to him, appointees are strategically positioned to explain the policies and programmes of both the Kogi State Government and the Federal Government under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The Governor charged the appointees to remain accessible, responsive and politically active in their constituencies, stressing that victory is built from the grassroots through continuous engagement, trust and effective mobilisation.
He further urged the appointees to work as a united team, insisting that the strength of the APC in Kogi State lies in its ability to speak with one voice, mobilise across communities, and translate the administration’s achievements into renewed confidence among the electorate.
The Governor said the coming period should not be treated as a time for political drama or complacency, but as a period for serious engagement, strategic planning and action. He therefore tasked the appointees to intensify their mobilisation efforts and ensure that no community, ward or constituency is left behind.
Beyond political mobilisation, Governor Ododo also gave indications of a massive employment initiative designed to create opportunities for thousands of Kogites, referencing plans involving more than 12,000 opportunities as part of his administration’s commitment to expanding access to employment and empowering citizens.
The Governor described the strategic meeting as a reaffirmation of his determination to deploy the full strength of the state’s political structure towards achieving an unprecedented 100 per cent APC victory in Kogi State in 2027, while simultaneously ensuring that the people feel the impact of government through employment, empowerment and other development initiatives.
