Emmanuel lkpeama
The Kogi West FGYB Legacy Group, a coalition of stakeholders from the seven Local Government Areas of Kogi West Senatorial District, has thrown its weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for a second term in office.
The endorsement was made in a Communique jointly signed and read by its Drafting Committee Chairman, Kingsley Olorunfemi Fanwo; Secretary, Barr. Tanko Mohammed; and Member, Hon. Shaibu Ipinmisho on behalf of the group issued at the end of a strategic meeting held in Kabba, Kogi State, on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
The group cited President Tinubu’s bold economic reforms, efforts towards energy stability, and massive infrastructural development across the nation as reasons for their endorsement
Governor Ododo’s impactful leadership and remarkable achievements in infrastructure, education, healthcare delivery, agriculture, youth and women empowerment, and humanitarian development were also cited as reasons for the endorsement.
The group pledged over 90% of the votes from Kogi West Senatorial District in future elections and called on traditional rulers, community leaders, and citizens to support government efforts towards restoring and sustaining peace across Kogi State.
The stakeholders particularly lauded the Governor’s strategic approach to tackling security challenges across the State, especially in Kogi West, and for fostering peace and stability in all communities.
The Group went further to hail the Governor for the ongoing and completed projects across Kogi West Senatorial District.
According to the group, the projects include, the Kogi State University, Kabba, the Model Secondary School, Okebukun, and the Township Road reconstruction projects in Mopa and Ayetoro Gbede.
They also commended the take-off of projects at the U.K-funded College of Education (Technical), Mopa.
The stakeholders expressed deep appreciation for the Governor’s personal visit to troubled areas and his efforts in ensuring security in the Senatorial District.
They reaffirmed their unwavering support for the administrations of President Tinubu and Governor Ododo, pledging to mobilize citizens in support of government policies.
Investigator news reports that the meeting commended security agencies for supporting Governor in ensuring security in District. Local hunters also commended for complementing security agencies in Kogi West.
They resolved that leaders of every LGA in Kogi West should mobilise people to participate in Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), and commended the stakeholders’ turnout.
The APC Chairman, Kogi State, Hon., Abdullahi Bello, in his remarks noted that the party is for progressive people with loyal leaders.
He commended former Governor Yayaya Bello raising people at the grassroots and laid a solid foundation for the incumbent Gov Ahmed Ododo to build on.
Bello emphasised that APC stakeholders meeting would strengthen the party in the state and the country at large.
He urged members to be focused and united, and beware of inexperienced and self-centered politicians.
The APC Chairman commended President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for Nigerians urged party members sustain support for Tinubu and Gov. Ododo.
The Commissioners: for Education, Hon. Wemi Jones; for Finance and Budget Planning, Hon. Asiwaju Idris; and for Environment and Ecological Management, Hon. Olusegun Joseph, spoke on behalf of Kabba-Bunu, Yagba East and Yagba West respectively, lauded Gov. Ododo and President Tinubu’s unprecedented achievements.
Investigator news gathered the meeting was attended by all Commissioners, LG Chairmen, Assembly members, Federal Lawmakers and all former and present political appointees from Kogi West, as well as former Sen. Smart Adeyemi.
Other Signatories for each of the seven LGAs are: Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf, Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly – Lokoja LGA; Cdr Jerry Omodara rtd, State Security Adviser – Kabba/Bunu; and Dr. Mrs Folashade Ayoade – Secretary to the State Government – Yagba East.
Others include: Hon. Kingsley Fanwo- Commissioner for Information and Communications – Mopamuro LGA; Engr. Bashir Gegu, Commissioner for Solid Minerals – Kogi LGA; Engr. Olusegun Joseph, Commissioner for Environment and Ecological Management – Yagba West; Dr. Helen Adeniyi, Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology – Ijumu LGA.
