Supreme Court verdict: Kogi Collectives congratulate Ododo ……. urges him to be magnanimous in victory.

A frontline socio- cultural organization; Kogi Collectives (KC) yesterday congratulated governor Usman Ododo for his victory at the nation’s apex court that affirmed him as the elected Chief Executive of the state.

The Kogi Collectives in a press statement in Lokoja noted that the Supreme Court verdict is a confirmation of the popular vote given to him by the people of the state .

The socio cultural organization led by
Hon. Philip Olusesan Orebiyi and Mr Segun Arogboni cut across ethnic and religious affiliations of the confluence state.

Other members of the group at the meeting yesterday included: . Barr. Yetunde Shuaibu, Mr Kamal Toyin , Mr Femi Irojah,Mr Samuel Jemituwi, Mrs Janet Zubair, Mr Ayobami Omoniwa, Mrs Mary Alabi and Comrade Eniola Olayemi among others .

They expressed optimism that Ododo will henceforth execute his electoral programmes across the state without court or tribunal distractions.

According to them, ” We therefore urge governor Ododo to be a governor and father to all by ensuring that dividends of democracy is evenly distributed in the state.

” It is incumbent on the governor to ensure that all stakeholders are carried along . No part or section of the state should be marginalised in terms of project allocation or appointments into key offices of government”.

They reiterated that governor Ododo should be magnanimous in victory by extending hands of fellowship to his political opponents, pointing out that doing so is a strength of character and mark of good leadership.

Besides, the Collectives added that such gestures will ensure peace and political harmony in the state.

They noted that the immediate past governor Yahaha Bello has laid a solid foundation for the incumbent governor to build on .

On the other hand , they called on the people of the state to cooperate with the administration of Ododo to enable him accomplish the set goals for the benefit of the citizens.