2027: Group backs Tinubu, Ododo, dissolves structure into APC

Supporters of Hon. James Abiodun Faleke have formally declared support for the re-election bids of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo ahead of the 2027 general elections, in a move seen as a major boost for the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state.

The declaration was made by the Faleke Youth Vanguard, a political support group loyal to the federal lawmaker, during a gathering where the group also announced the collapse of its political structure into the mainstream APC fold in Kogi State.

According to the group, the decision followed a directive from Hon. Faleke, a development widely interpreted as a signal of stronger political alignment within the party at both the state and national levels.

Speaking at the event, Governor Ahmed Ododo described Faleke as a selfless and committed leader who has continued to dedicate his time and resources to the service of the people.

The governor called on Kogi residents to remain united and support his administration, stressing that governance can only succeed through collective effort.

“We must work together as one family. We must sit together, examine our challenges and find solutions that will advance the overall development of our dear state,” Ododo said.

He assured the people of his administration’s commitment to delivering on its promises and urged political office seekers to build stronger connections with the grassroots.

Governor Ododo also expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his continued support for Kogi State, particularly in the area of infrastructure development, citing ongoing efforts on the Lokoja-Abuja road. He assured the president of the loyalty and backing of the people of the state.

Chairman of the Forum of Senior Special Assistants, Hon. Bode Adeyemi, described the Faleke Youth Vanguard as a formidable political movement that has consistently identified with the policies and programmes of the Ododo administration.

He said the decision by the group to merge with the APC structure was further evidence of the growing unity within the party in Kogi State.

National Chairman of the Faleke Youth Vanguard, Hon. Kehinde Alamo, praised Governor Ododo for what he described as visible and impactful development across the state.

Alamo said the governor’s style of leadership, anchored on humility, inclusiveness and dedication, had helped to strengthen unity within the APC and stabilise the political atmosphere in the state.

He reaffirmed the group’s commitment to securing victory for both President Tinubu and Governor Ododo in 2027, adding that members would mobilise support across the 21 local government areas of Kogi State.

Alamo further disclosed that Hon. Faleke had openly endorsed Governor Ododo’s second-term bid, describing the endorsement as a demonstration of statesmanship and loyalty to the party.

The women leader of the group, Salihu Nana-Aisha, also pledged the support of women across the state for the governor, describing him as a humble and people-oriented leader.

Similarly, APC Youth Leader in Lokoja, Buhari Lokoja, commended the governor’s performance and assured him of the continued support of young people in the state.

Other APC leaders, including Kingsley Fanwo, Deedat Ozigi, Abdullahi Bello and Wemi Jones, praised Faleke for throwing his weight behind Governor Ododo’s administration.

They said the growing unity within the APC would further strengthen the party and accelerate development across Kogi State ahead of the 2027 elections.