The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Comrade Joel Salifu, has emphasized the importance of speaking with one voice ahead of the 2027 polls, stressing that stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi East must maintain teamwork and unity in preparation for the elections.
The Deputy Governor made this call when he received the House of Assembly member-elect for Okura State Constituency, Hassan Sado, alongside party leaders, in his office today in Lokoja.
He congratulated the newly elected member on his victory and urged him to remain committed to the ideals of the APC, while commending the people of Okura Constituency and all stakeholders for their efforts in securing victory for the candidate in last Saturday’s by-election.
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Joel Salifu also called for continued focus and unity to ensure success in the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo in the 2027 general and gubernatorial elections in Kogi East.
He praised Governor Ododo for fostering an enabling environment for the successful conduct of the elections and for positioning the party advantageously through impactful projects and commendable policies.
According to him, the victory is a collective effort, and he urged the member-elect to carry his constituents along in his legislative functions.
Earlier, while setting the tone for the meeting, the Chairman of Dekina Local Government Area, John Urah Ikani, alongside the Kogi East Zonal Chairman of the APC, Ogwu Abdul Alhassan, said the purpose of their visit was to express gratitude to the Governor and his Deputy for ensuring the success of the electoral exercise over the weekend, and to present the Certificate of Return obtained from INEC.
On his part, the member representing Ofu Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Shehu Seidu Amodu, encouraged the member-elect to remain loyal to the party’s leadership in the state.
In his remarks, the member-elect, Hassan Sado, conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, his Deputy Comrade Joel Salifu, and other stakeholders in the state for their maximum support.
He pledged to remain faithful to the party and to provide exemplary representation for his constituents.
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