
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who doubles as the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), today at the Presidential Villa, presented the party’s flag to its flag bearer in the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo.
Governor of Kogi State, Alh. Yahaya Bello, led a delegation of Campaign Council leaders and party stalwarts to the flag presentation event at the Villa. The Director-General of the Campaign Council and the Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, and the State Party Chairman, Hon. Abdullahi Bello, were among the top party leaders who witnessed the historic presentation.
The National Chairman of the Party, HE Dr Umar Ganduje also graced the occasion.
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 excited candidate of the party, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo thanked Mr President for throwing his weight behind him, assuring him that he will ensure peaceful conduct before, during and after the election.
Spokesman of the Ododo Campaign, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, in a statement, urged all party leaders and members in Kogi State to continue to work hard to justify the confidence reposed in Kogi APC by the President.