The Kogi Government on Tuesday described the Nov. 11 governorship election in the state as a referendum on the administration of Alhaji Yahaya Bello.
The state Commissioner for Information, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, made this known while receiving the leadership of the Ododo Support Organisation led by its Director General, Dr Aminu Adaira, in his office in Lokoja.
Fanwo expressed gratitude to the organisation for finding him worthy of the task of being the Patron of such “a noble organisation that is clearly the most organised among all the independent platforms campaigning for our Governorship Candidate, Alhaji Usman Ododo”.
He described Ododo as a detribalised leader full of capacity and good leadership qualities to lead the state forward.
“Apart from the excellent leadership qualities of Alhaji Ododo, Nov. 11 will be a referendum on the administration of Alhaji Yahaya Bello.
“Kogites will respond to the need for continuity with resounding affirmation.
“GYB has performed excellently in the areas of education, healthcare, civil service reforms, agriculture, capacity building, youths and women inclusion, security and many others,” Fanwo said.
“Ododo was a member of his administration and a member of his political family. He will consolidate on his achievements.
“With due respect to the opposition party, they stand no chance in the coming poll because PDP that is supposed to be the main opposition party is already deserted and desolate.
“SDP, which keeps burning their own office for public sympathy is completely in disarray,” he said.
“Peace is our watchword in APC and our leader, Gov. Yahaya Bello is a man known for peace and security. We won’t allow anyone disrupt the peace of the state before, during and after the election.
“We are not unaware of those vandalising their office just to win public sympathy. They have forgotten that a tree without roots can never stand,” he stated.
Earlier, Adaira assured that the organisation has put structures in place to garner over 400,000 votes for Ododo.
The director-general said that the APC flagbearer has all it takes to consolidate on the achievements of Bello. (NAN)
