Tinubu’s re-election is ‘personal project’ for Kogi  – Ododo

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File: From left — Yahaya Bello, Ododo, and Tinubu

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Governor Ahmed Ododo has pledged the support of the Confluence State for President Bola Tinubu’s reelection bid in 2027, officially designating the campaign as his own “personal project”.

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This is contained in a statement on Monday in Lokoja issued by Kogi Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo.

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Ododo described Tinubu’s landslide victory in the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a clear affirmation of the president’s visionary leadership and growing national acceptance.

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The governor said the overwhelming support for the President reflects the confidence of party members and Nigerians in his courageous, reform-driven administration and commitment to national development.

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He noted that President Tinubu had shown “uncommon love” for Kogi through landmark approvals and interventions poised to transform the state’s economic fortunes.

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“I see Mr President’s reelection as a personal project to unlock the enormous potential of Kogi.

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“Mr President has granted approvals for the establishment of an airport, a Free Trade Zone, an Agricultural Processing Zone and many other transformational projects,” the statement quoted the governor

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The governor emphasised that supporting Tinubu’s return by Kogi is both gratitude and strategy, saying, “for us in Kogi, the reelection of Mr President is a reward for his love for the state and for the greatness of our nation.

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“His economic reforms are reshaping our nation and laying the foundation for long-term prosperity”.

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The governor commended the President for pursuing bold economic reforms despite challenges, saying history would be kind to leaders who make difficult decisions for future stability and prosperity.

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Ododo assured Tinubu of the total support of the Kogi Government and people ahead of the 2027 general elections, reaffirming the state’s commitment to progressive governance, economic transformation, and national unity.

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The governor also praised Tinubu for submitting himself to the democratic process inspite of being the National Leader of the party, saying the gesture had further endeared him to Nigerians.

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With this pledge, Kogi joins the growing list of states positioning to mobilise behind the President’s reelection campaign.

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