I’m A Proud Student Of Yahaya Bello’s Political Ideology – Gov Ododo Says

…Describes him as a fantastic father

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has said that he remains a proud student of his political godfather and immediate past governor of the State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello’s political ideology rooted in service, equity, and collective progress.

This was as he described Bello, as a “fantastic father and political mentor” whose leadership laid the foundation for inclusive development and people-centered governance in Kogi State.

Ododo, who stated these at a stakeholders’ engagement at Idozumi, Bariki Ward in Okene Local Government Area on Tuesday, where he was warmly received by traditional rulers, political leaders, youth, and women groups, commended Bello for his sacrifices and for raising individuals from less privileged backgrounds to positions of influence.

A statement by Ismail Isah, Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor om Media, stated that Governor Ododo used the opportunity to reinforce his administration’s commitment to sustaining the legacy of Bello.

He said; “Let me reaffirm before you all that our leader and the former Governor, Yahaya Bello, is a fantastic father. We shall not deviate from the template of all-inclusive governance.

“Everything we are doing is focused on consolidating his achievements and improving the lives of our people,” he stated. Many of his lieutenants are now helping to shape and transform their communities across the state for the better”.

The Governor urged the people of Kogi State to continue to support and pray for the former Governor and his family, while also commending the residents of Bariki ward for their unity, dedication, and consistent support for the administration.

He called on community stakeholders to close ranks, reconcile differences, and work together to advance development and peaceful co-existence across the ward and the entire state.

Speaking on behalf of political appointees from the area, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Grassroots Mobilization, Hon. Halidu Abdullahi, applauded Governor Ododo for his humane disposition to the people and inclusive style of leadership.

Abdullahi assured that Bariki Ward would continue to support the Governor’s administration, adding that stakeholders in all four segments and 43 polling units in the ward are fully mobilized in support of his vision to transform Kogi State.