By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab
All Progressives Congress (APC), Chieftain in Lokoja local government area of Kogi Kogi State, Hon Mamud Muhammed Shaba Kupa has joined the chorus of congratulations pouring in for Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, following the Supreme Court’s judgment affirming his victory in the November 11th, 2023, Kogi governorship election.
Shaba Kupa, the SSA to Kogi State government on Intelligent and Threat Assessment, welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision, saying: “This judgment is a victory for democracy and the people of Kogi State. I congratulate Governor Ododo on his well-deserved victory and commend his dedication to the development of Kogi State.”
In a statement made available to newsmen in Lokoja on Saturday the APC Cheiftain’s congratulatory message adds to the growing list of felicitations from across the state and beyond, as Governor Ododo’s victory continues to resonate with the people of Kogi State and Nigerians at large.
“I congratulate our amiable, pragmatic, proactive and reliable governor, His Excellency, Ahmed Usman Ododo, on the Supreme Court verdict affirming him as the duly elected Governor of Kogi State. The judgement came as the final affirmation of the mandate graciously given to him by the people of Kogi State as the man they trust and believe can meaningfully transform the state and build a Kogi of their dream. Our people have no doubt in the capacity of the governor to consolidate on the achievements of the immediate administration and initiate projects that will better their lives.
“I am therefore calling on every well-meaning indigene and resident of Kogi State regardless of their political, religious and tribal affiliations to cooperate and work with the government of Governor Ododo to ensure the actualization of the good plans he has to ensure the overall development and total transformation of the state. No doubt, the cooperation of the people will be needed as the governor settles down to now work without distractions to actualize his dreams,” Hon Shaba Kupa said.
