By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja
A socio-political group, Kogi West FGYB Legacy Group, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State for a second term in office in view of achievements so far recorded in their first tenure.
The group, comprising stakeholders from the seven Local Government Areas of Kogi West Senatorial District, disclosed this in a Communique issued at the end of its strategic meeting held in Kabba, on Saturday.
The communique was jointly signed and read by its Drafting Committee Chairman, Kingsley Olorunfemi Fanwo; Secretary, Barr. Tanko Mohammed; and Member, Hon. Shaibu Ipinmisho on behalf of the group.
According to the communique, the group unanimously passed a vote of confidence in President Tinubu, citing his bold economic reforms, efforts toward energy stability, and massive infrastructural development across the nation as it endorsed him for a second term in office
The FGYB Legacy Group pledged to deliver over 90 percent of the votes from Kogi West Senatorial District in future elections, in recognition of the President’s people-oriented leadership.
The meeting also commended Governor Ododo for his impactful leadership and remarkable achievements in infrastructure, education, healthcare delivery, agriculture, youth and women empowerment, and humanitarian development.
The stakeholders particularly lauded the Governor’s strategic approach to tackling security challenges across the State, especially in Kogi West, and for fostering peace and stability in all communities.
The group applauded the Governor for his ongoing and completed projects across Kogi West Senatorial District including projects at the Kogi State University, Kabba, the Model Secondary School, Okebukun, and the Township Road reconstruction projects in Mopa and Ayetoro Gbede.
The stakeholders also commended the take-off of projects at the College of Education (Technical), Mopa as they expressed deep appreciation to the Governor for his personal visits to troubled areas.
The group called on traditional rulers, community leaders, and citizens to support government efforts towards restoring and sustaining peace across Kogi State and pledged to mobilize citizens in support of government policies.
It commended security agencies for supporting the Governor in ensuring security in the District and further commended local hunters for complementing security agencies in Kogi West.
The stakeholders resolved that leaders of every LGA in Kogi West should mobilize people to participate in Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), and commended the stakeholders’ turnout.
Speaking earlier at the meeting, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State, Hon. Abdullahi Bello, said party was for progressive people with loyal leaders.
He commended former Governor Yayaya Bello raising people at the grassroots and laid a solid foundation for the incumbent Gov Ahmed Ododo to build on.
The meeting was attended by all Commissioners, LG Chairmen, Assembly members, Federal Lawmakers and all former and present political appointees from Kogi West, as well as former Sen. Smart Adeyemi.
There were also signatories for each of the seven LGAs in the district including: Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf, Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly – Lokoja LGA; Cdr Jerry Omodara rtd, State Security Adviser – Kabba/Bunu; and Dr. Mrs Folashade Ayoade – Secretary to the State Government – Yagba East.
Others include: Hon. Kingsley Fanwo- Commissioner for Information and Communications – Mopamuro LGA; Engr. Bashir Gegu, Commissioner for Solid Minerals – Kogi LGA; Engr. Olusegun Joseph, Commissioner for Environment and Ecological Management – Yagba West; Dr. Helen Adeniyi, Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology – Ijumu LGA. (Ends)