Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for winning the election.
Ododo, in a statement by his spokesperson, Ismaila Isah, released on Sunday evening, attributed the victory of Aiyedatiwa and the APC to the hard work and strategic planning by the leadership and members of the party who were determined to ensure the ruling party retains power in Ondo state.
Isah said Governor Ododo who was in Owo where he coordinated election operation in Ondo North Senatorial district expressed optimism that the administration of Governor Aiyedatiwa will continue the development trajectory the APC is known for in the state over the years.
The statement quoted Governor Ododo as saying “We have known Governor Aiyedatiwa. He has been tested and can be trusted to continue the good work of the APC administration in Ondo state.
“We have no doubt that he will build on existing infrastructure development, social welfare and security of lives and property across the state.
“We are confident that he will succeed with this new mandate which is a further boost to the popularity and acceptance of the APC in Ondo state.”
Ododo commended the people of the state especially the non-indigenous communities for their peaceful conduct before, during and after the election, adding that the support of the people has not gone unnoticed.
