…Bello, Abubakar Audu, Ganduje Present
By Halimah Olamide
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has handed the flag of the All Progressive Congress to the flagbearer of the party in the forthcoming governorship poll, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo.
Present at the brief ceremony where the flag was handed over to Ododo were Governor Yahaya Bello, the Director General of the Campaign Council and Minister of Steel Development, and the National Chairman of the Party, Dr. Umar Ganduje also graced the occasion.
Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, and the State Party Chairman, Hon. Abdullahi Bello.
A statement by the Spokesman of the Campaign Kingsley Fanwo, stated, “The President hailed Governor Yahaya Bello for making the party a formidable force in Kogi State, expressing optimism that Kogi State would remain in the APC fold by winning the Governorship election slated for November 11, 2023. He charged party leaders to continue to work hard to give the party a resounding victory.”
The statement quoted an excited Ododo of thanking the President for throwing his weight behind him, assuring him that he will ensure peaceful conduct before, during and after the election.
“We urge all party leaders and esteemed members to continue to work hard to justify the confidence reposed in Kogi APC by Mr President,” the statement concluded