The governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo has secured a contemporary endorsement to contest for a second time period within the 2027 normal election.
The endorsement for the governor’s second-term bid adopted the resolve from constituents from the Kogi East Senatorial district to make sure a return of political energy to the district in 2031.
In a communique issued on the finish of the Kogi East Political Summit held in Anyigha on Sunday, the constituents mentioned they purpose to realize such an influence shift by way of strategic political alliances.
Signed by its Chairman of the Planning Committee, Musa Isiaka, and Secretary of the Planning Committee, Professor David Menenge, respectively, the members of the constituent mentioned there’s a must foster unity and fairness that will shield the district’s probabilities of producing Kogi State’s subsequent governor on the finish of Ododo’s tenure.
In keeping with them, the district is decided to embark on a statewide political agenda devoid of ethnic rivalry and unhealthy competitors.
“Kogi East should pursue a statewide political agenda somewhat than an ethnic-based method. Dislodging an incumbent governor requires strategic alliances that minimize throughout all senatorial districts,” the communique mentioned.
It additionally known as for a powerful alliance with Kogi Central – Governor Ododo’s district – to create a path for the return of energy to Kogi East within the 2031 elections.
“Having assessed the efficiency of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo up to now, the summit unanimously endorses him to hunt re-election in 2027, with the clear understanding that energy ought to rotate again to Kogi East on the finish of his second time period in 2031,” the communiqué added