Emmanuel Clement
The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has directed all Commissioners and highest-ranking political appointees in each Local Government Area (LGA) to return to their respective LGAs to carry out official duties and lead grassroots mobilisation for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.
This directive, which takes effect from Monday, September 1, 2025, aims to deepen grassroots governance and ensure massive voter participation in the electoral process.
According to the circular, all the appointees of government are to participate in the exercise under the coordination of the highest ranking appointee from each Local Government.
Investigator news reports that all appointees are expected to coordinate registration mobilisation efforts at the ward level and submit a comprehensive report detailing the number of new voters registered
The governor emphasized that the era of governance being conducted solely from the state capital must give way to direct engagement with the people at the grassroots.
He noted that government officials must remain accessible and responsive to the needs of their communities, noting that any appointee who wishes to leave their LGA during this period must obtain prior written approval from the Secretary to the State Government, or face disciplinary action.
Investigator news gathered that the directive is expected to strengthen grassroots governance and ensure that government officials remain accessible and responsive to the needs of their communities.
By mobilising for the CVR exercise, the administration aims to increase voter participation and deepen democracy in Kogi State.
