By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh
Lokoja
October 18, 2025
In a show of unity and solidarity, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. The event took place on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre in Lokoja.
The endorsement rally brought together key stakeholders in the party, including ward, Local government executives, state exco members, party stalwarts, women, and youth wings. The event was proof of the widespread support enjoyed by President Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, who have been credited with visionary leadership and progressive governance.
The former Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello who moved the motion for the president Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to run for both Presidential and gubernatorial election respectively also expressed his unwavering commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda, which has been the guiding principle for the current administration. The party’s endorsement of President Tinubu and Governor Ododo is a clear indication of its resolve to continue supporting their policies and programs.
While Speaking further, the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, described President Tinubu as a humanist and a courageous man who means well in his efforts to move Nigeria to the next level of concrete social, economic and political development in all ramifications.
Bello also commended Governor Ododo for embarking on people -oriented policies and programmes that are for the well-being of Kogites and urged the people to vote for the president and Ododo in the next election, assuring them that “under APC,we shall get to the promise land.”
Governor Ododo thanked the people of Kogi State for the confidence reposed on him to run for the gubatorial election come 2027. He also thanked president Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the Renewed Hope Initiative that has transformed the lives of Nigerians.
In his words “We thank Mr. President, my father Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu. You are a sincere father leading from the front.
I refused to be scared because I have Mr. President and mentor Former Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello on my side”.
I will stand with president Bola Ahmed Tinubu come 2027.
I acknowledge the role of my mentor Former Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello for all his contributions.He is a star leader in our party APC today, we pray that God gives him more strength.
Let us not be distracted by noise, let’s stand behind mr. President. He is the real power behind Nigerian development” he said.
The event was brought to a close with a motion moved by the former Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello and seconded by Senator smart Adeyemi urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to run for presidential and gubernatorial election come 2027.
