By Rotimi Odofin
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has commended the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) leadership in Kogi State for deviating from the usual culture of divisive politics by promoting unity among political actors in the state.
Governor Ododo stated this when he received members of IPAC led by its chairman, Honourable Ilyas Badanga, on a courtesy visit to the Governor at the Government House in Lokoja.
The governor assured that his administration is committed to strengthening the relationship with the Inter-Party Advisory Council and providing purposeful leadership that will shape the government’s policies and programmes in the people’s interest.
He stressed that the era of demarketing the state by political actors should be left in the past and urged political actors to positively evaluate his administration by offering superior options in policies and programmes that will directly impact people’s lives.
“As politicians, it is time to come together to remarket the entire state by towing the lane that will lead to its development as demonstrated by the leadership of IPAC, which has put ideas forward that will promote politics of inclusion for the peace and unity of the people of the state”, Governor Ododo said.
In his address, the IPAC Chairman, Honourable Ilyas Badanga, expressed appreciation to Governor Ododo for his humane disposition and open-door policy, which he noted has ensured cordial working relationships with key political actors towards promoting good governance in the state.
He assured that IPAC is prepared for further engagement with the government to collectively agree on how best to ensure a free and fair outcome in the forthcoming local government election in the state.
He further commended Governor Ododo for his efforts in sustaining infrastructural development and improving the state’s prompt payment of workers’ salaries.
In his remarks, the Special Adviser on Political Matters to the Governor, Alhaji Haddy Ametuo, praised members of IPAC for closing ranks with the government of the day during the visit to the Governor.
He assured that the Kogi State Government under Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo will do everything possible to prioritise the well-being of the people and unite them irrespective of their political affiliations.
