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- I will not interfere in Ododo administration, he’ll carry his cross – Yahaya Bello
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu was formally presented with certificates of return from reelected Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, and the newly elected governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Abdullahi Ganduje, presented the governors-elect and their certificates of return to President Tinubu.
Speaking to State House, after the brief ceremony, both Uzordinma and Ododo stated that President Tinubu was given the certificates as a token of appreciation for the leadership and direction he has shown since taking office.
Speaking about his triumph for a second term in office, Uzodinma stated that the results of the November 11 polls confirm President Tinubu’s victory in the country’s presidential election as well as the mounting support that Nigerians are showing for the ruling party.
“You recall that the election of November 11, our great party, APC that is growing in popularity came out successfully in Kogi State and Imo State and you know that the leader of the party is the President and it is our tradition that after we have received our certifcate of returns in an off cycle elections like that of Imo, Kogi states, we should come to honour him by presenting the certificate to him in recognition of not only his leadership, the guidance he has demonstrated since he emerge as the President of the country.
“Our victory at the polls shows that Nigerians are still very happy with the APC, Nigerians voted en-mass to vote for the President and this victory validates this claim through the voters in Kogi state and imo state.
“So we have come to honour the President and also use the opportunity to thank him for the support and advise, the wisdom he imparted on us and achievements he has recorded since he became the President which most of us leverage on to be able to convince the voters to vote for us”
Speaking on the party’s victory in Kogi State, governor-elect, Ododo said his mandate is for the people of Kogi, assuring of his readiness and willingness to serve the people.
“Through the campaign processes we have met our stakeholders the mandate is for the people and as such we are coming to serve the people, we must consult with them. We thank President Tinubu for the good he has done for the people.”
Ododo further stated that the November 11 governorship election in Imo and Kogi states reflected the growth of the party.
“The election in the two states shows that our party has moved from the old dark days to the new world other. Kogi state and Imo people know what is right for them and they have done what is right for them.”
Incumbent Governor of Kogi State, Yahya Bello assured that he will not interfere in the administration of Ododo as the Governor of Kogi State.
“I had GYB administration and nobody dictated to me, the people were satisfied with me. This will be Ododo Ahmed Usman’s administration, whether good or bad he will carry his own cross.”
In order to guarantee that Kogi citizens benefit from the federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, Bello pleaded with Kogi people to work together with the incoming government.
