Hon. Enejoh Sani, Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Grassroots Mobilisation, has commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo over the peaceful conduct of the local government council elections held across the 21 local government areas of Kogi State on Saturday.
Sani described the peaceful conduct of the exercise as an encouraging development for grassroots democracy, noting that a peaceful electoral environment is essential to strengthening democratic institutions, promoting political participation and sustaining public confidence in the electoral process.
He commended the Kogi State Government for its role in maintaining peace and providing an enabling environment for the council elections, while acknowledging the importance of cooperation among political stakeholders, security agencies, electoral officials and residents in ensuring an orderly exercise.
According to him, peaceful elections are fundamental to democratic development, particularly at the grassroots level, where local government administrations play a vital role in delivering essential services and addressing the needs of communities.
The governor’s aide also called on political leaders, party supporters and residents to sustain the spirit of peace, tolerance and unity beyond the elections, stressing that political differences should not undermine the collective interest of the state.
He urged elected local government officials to justify the confidence reposed in them by prioritising development projects, improving service delivery and remaining accountable to the people they represent.
Sani Backs Tinubu, Ododo for 2027 Re-election
Looking ahead to the 2027 general elections, Hon. Enejoh Sani expressed support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, urging residents and political stakeholders to sustain their engagement with the administrations’ policies and programmes.
Sani’s position reflects his support for continuity in governance at both the federal and state levels, with emphasis on the implementation of development initiatives and the delivery of democratic dividends to the people.
He maintained that grassroots mobilisation remains essential to building stronger relationships between elected leaders and citizens, particularly in communicating government policies, gathering feedback from communities and encouraging responsible participation in democratic activities.
According to him, the 2027 elections will provide another opportunity for Nigerians and the people of Kogi State to assess the records, policies and performance of their respective administrations.
He further emphasised the importance of political unity, peaceful engagement and sustained dialogue among stakeholders as preparations gradually begin for the next electoral cycle.
Sani urged supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to remain organised and committed to peaceful political engagement while continuing to promote the party’s programmes and policies at the grassroots.
He concluded by reiterating the importance of peace, unity and responsible leadership in advancing democratic governance, expressing optimism that sustained cooperation between government and citizens would contribute to the development of Kogi State and Nigeria.
