Former aspirants for the Omala State Constituency seat in the Kogi State House of Assembly have unanimously endorsed Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for a second term in office, while also declaring support for the re-election bids of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the member representing Omala State Constituency, Hon. Umar Yahaya.
The endorsement was made on Saturday during a stakeholders’ meeting convened by Hon. Umar Yahaya “Connect”, in Abuja.
The gathering attracted prominent political stakeholders from Omala Local Government Area, including the Kogi State Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Atuluku Victor Levi; former Nigerian Ambassador, Isaac Onuh; representatives of the Omala Local Government Council; and several aspirants who participated in the last All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Omala State Constituency seat.
Speaking at the meeting, Hon. Yahaya expressed appreciation to the former aspirants for what he described as their maturity, support and cooperation before, during and after the APC primary election.
He commended their commitment to the unity and progress of the party, noting that their conduct had strengthened the APC’s position in Omala and reinforced the spirit of brotherhood among party faithful.
According to him, “The unity and cooperation we continue to witness among our political leaders, stakeholders and party members exemplify our strength as one big family in Omala. It is through this collective spirit that we can achieve greater development for our people.”
The lawmaker also acknowledged the presence of the Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Atuluku Victor Levi, Ambassador Isaac Onuh, representatives of the local government administration and other stakeholders, describing their participation as a demonstration of shared commitment to the growth of the constituency.
During deliberations, stakeholders commended Governor Ododo’s leadership style, describing his administration as inclusive, people-oriented and focused on consolidating developmental strides across Kogi State.
They noted that the governor’s approach to governance had continued to inspire confidence among party members and citizens, particularly in areas of infrastructure, security and grassroots engagement.
The forum also expressed confidence in President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, saying ongoing economic reforms and infrastructure initiatives were laying the foundation for sustainable national growth and development.
At the end of the meeting, the stakeholders unanimously passed a vote of confidence on Governor Ododo and endorsed him for a second term in office.
They also threw their weight behind President Tinubu and Hon. Umar Yahaya, pledging to mobilise support across Omala Local Government Area and beyond to ensure their success in their re-election bid.
According to the stakeholders, the endorsement was informed by what they described as the visible performance, accessibility and commitment of the three leaders to the welfare of the people and the development of their respective constituencies.
The meeting concluded with a renewed call for unity among APC members and stakeholders, with participants stressing the need to sustain cohesion within the party ahead of future electoral engagements.
