Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has urged residents of Kogi Local Government Area to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027. He made the appeal during a visit to Kotokarfe on Sunday, framing the endorsement as vital for sustaining federal economic reforms and national development. Ododo credited Tinubu's "bold and transformative policies" for laying the groundwork for long-term growth, citing the ongoing reconstruction of the Lokoja–Abuja road as evidence of the administration's infrastructure commitment. He acknowledged the short-term disruptions caused by construction but described them as necessary for lasting benefits.
The governor expressed gratitude to the Ohimege Igu of Koto-Karfi, Dr. Seidu Akawu Salihu, and local residents for their role in maintaining security along the road corridor. He reaffirmed his administration's pledge to deliver equitable development across all 21 local government areas. In response, the monarch praised Ododo's leadership, particularly in security and development, and pledged continued support for government initiatives. Civil Service Commission Chairman Hon. Muhammed Tanko Musa and Commissioner Engr. Abubakar Bashir Gegu also voiced backing for the alignment between state and federal policies. Ododo insisted that no candidate would be imposed in future elections, stating that the people would have the final say.
Governor Ododo's public endorsement of Tinubu in 2027, delivered during a thank-you tour, turns a routine project inspection into a political platform. His emphasis on continuity ties state-level progress directly to the success of Tinubu's often-contested economic policies. For Nigerians, this signals that state-federal political alliances will shape access to infrastructure and development funds. The Lokoja–Abuja road project, framed as a national priority, becomes both a physical and symbolic route to electoral support.
