The President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured the Kogi state governorship candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Ahmed Usman Ododo of victory in the November 11th poll.
Tinubu gave the assurance when he received Governor Yahaya Bello and the APC flag-bearer on a visit to his residence in Abuja.
The President-elect gave his blessings to Ododo, urging all members of the party in the state to work towards the party’s victory at the polls.
He stated that Kogi has been an APC stronghold with consistent electoral victories since 2015 and expressed no doubt that Ododo would emerge victorious in November.
The President-elect also commended the party leadership and supporters for their overwhelming victory in the last general election.
Earlier, the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, who led Ododo on the visit, said that party members chose Ododo as the candidate based on his capacity, competence, and ability to lead effectively.
He assured Tinubu that the people of Kogi State would vote for consolidation, which Ododo’s candidacy represents, having witnessed the progress made in the state in the last seven years.
