The Kogi East All Progressive Congress (APC) stakeholders, have passed a Vote of Confidence on Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi, appealing for an audience with him toward strengthening the party.
The stakeholders said this at a media chat with journalists in Abuja on Thursday, saying the interface was to provide feedback and seek for direction on ways forward.
This, according to them, is critical toward strengthening the party to continue its hold as the ruling party in the state.
The pioneer state Vice chairman of the party, Mr Isah Daniel, however, expressed concern over the depletion of party members, particularly in Kogi East due to the activities of the opposition.
“We will be doing this by consulting stakeholders at all levels for their contribution for the party to remain a winning party in the state,” he said.
Also speaking, a stakeholder Mr Bala Zakari, blamed the depletion of the membership of the party on the crises that came with the victory of the party at the Nov.16 2023 governorship election in the state.
Also, Sen. Emmanuel Ocheja, said in spite of the membership challenge facing the party, Ododo has performed beyond expectations.
Ocheja, who represented Kogi East at the Senate between 2011 and 2015, commended the governor for reaching out to stakeholders across different parties to come together to develop the state.
“Ododo has begun his stewardship on a very good footing.
Another stakeholder, retired Major-General Patrick Akpa, lauded the governor for addressing insecurity, in spite of sharing boundaries with 10 states.
Akpa described security as simply ‘safety and freedom from danger’, and commended the governor for establishing Forward Operational Based to make residents feel safe.
