Reason: National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress party, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, on Wednesday, received Hon. Ododo Ahmed Usman, the APC Candidate for Kogi 2023

Hon. Ododo Ahmed Usman, the APC candidate for Kogi 2023, was welcomed by Senator Abdullahi Adamu, the party’s national chairman, on Wednesday at the secretariat in Abuja. The party chairman gave Hon. Ododo and Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello a warm welcome. Sen. Adamu thanked Ododo and expressed his happiness at the party’s chances of winning the Kogi State governor’s race in November 2023.

Ododo, the APC’s candidate for governor, responded by pledging not to let down the party or the residents of Kogi state. When elected, he promised to build on Yahaya Bello’s present administration’s legacy and accomplishments.

“I want to express my gratitude to you and the great party’s leadership for the orderly running of the party’s primaries in Kogi, which I won, and in Bayelsa and Imo, respectively. I pledge to build on the accomplishments of the current government of His Excellency, Governor Yahaya Bello, and it is our firmly held opinion that we will triumph for our party in the November 2023 gubernatorial election. As we go closer to the general election, I want to make use of this unique opportunity to ask for your kind prayers, Ododo remarked.

On April 14, 2023, the Kogi State All Progressives Congress (APC) Primary Election Committee announced Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo as the winner of the Kogi APC Governorship Primary Election. This announcement came after a rigorous selection process that saw various aspirants jostling for the ticket to represent the APC in the upcoming governorship election in Kogi State.

The Kogi APC Governorship Primary Election was keenly contested by several aspirants who were all vying for the opportunity to become the flagbearer of the party in the forthcoming governorship election. The aspirants campaigned vigorously and engaged in various activities aimed at winning the hearts of the APC delegates who would vote in the primary election.

After a thorough screening process, the APC Primary Election Committee approved the candidacy of several aspirants, including Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo. As the date for the primary election approached, the aspirants intensified their campaign efforts, traversing the length and breadth of Kogi State to woo party delegates.

On the day of the primary election, the atmosphere was tense as the delegates filed out to cast their votes. The security arrangements were tight, and the electoral process was transparent and free of any malpractices. The delegates voted for their preferred aspirants, and the results were collated and announced by the APC Primary Election Committee.

After the collation of the votes, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo emerged as the winner of the Kogi APC Governorship Primary Election. He won by a significant margin, having secured the highest number of votes among all the aspirants. His victory was celebrated by his supporters and well-wishers, who expressed their joy and satisfaction with the outcome of the election.

There are several reasons why Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo emerged as the winner of the Kogi APC Governorship Primary Election. One of the key factors that worked in his favor was his grassroots popularity. He had been actively involved in politics in Kogi State for many years and had built a strong network of supporters across the state. His supporters believed that he had the vision, leadership skills, and experience needed to lead Kogi State to greater heights.

Another reason why Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo won the primary election was his track record of service to the people of Kogi State. He had previously held various positions of authority in the state, including serving as the Chairman of the Kogi State Sports Council. During his tenure, he initiated several sports development programs that positively impacted the lives of young people in the state. His supporters believed that he would replicate this success in other areas of governance if given the opportunity to serve as the governor of Kogi State.

Furthermore, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo’s campaign strategy was also a key factor in his victory. He ran a well-organized and coordinated campaign that focused on his strengths and the needs of the people of Kogi State. He engaged in issue-based campaigns and avoided negative campaigning, which endeared him to the electorate. His campaign promises resonated with the people of Kogi State, and they believed that he had their best interests at heart.

In conclusion, the announcement of Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo as the winner of the Kogi APC Governorship Primary Election was the result of a transparent and credible electoral process. His victory was a testament to his popularity, track record of service, and effective campaign strategy. As the APC flagbearer in the forthcoming governorship election in Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo would have the opportunity to convince the people of Kogi State to vote for him and trust him with the responsibility of leading the state.