The Immediate past Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Prince Mathew Kolawole says the people of the Western Senatorial District are fully behind Gov. Ahmed Usman Ododo for his administration to succeed and the region is not in a hurry for the Governorship slot .
Kolawole stated this on Thursday during the flagging off campaign ceremony of the ruling All Progressive Congress APC in the forthcoming Local Government election.
The former Speaker commended Gov. Ododo for his remarkable achievements in the last eight months, adding that with the way Gov. Ododo has begun, his re-election in the next Governorship in Kogi State is none negotiable.
“Eight months ago you took over the mantle of leadership in Kogi State and you have not disappointed us in any way. You have followed the footsteps of our leader Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello in who all of us are well pleased. Your Excellency, please keep it up as the good people of Kogi State are fully with you.
“Within a short time of your assumption of office, we can recall your numerous achievements particularly what you have done for us in Kogi West. The Zone eight to GYB road has been completed and wearing a new look. We want to say a big thank you sir. The zone eight to Assembly road is almost completed.
“There are ongoing numerous road projects, human development and stomach infrastructure in Kogi State which is your watch words. We appreciate you.
He assured the Governor that the APC will win the forthcoming Local Government election in Kogi West.
“I can assure you that by the grace of God, the people of Kogi West, we are going to deliver 100 percent.
“We are not going to leave any position for another party. We say kudos to you your Excellency as Kogi West are behind you. Our forefathers, spiritual leaders are behind you. We will continue to do the best we can do to ensure that you succeed in office.
” I can see you that it will be four plus four by the Grace of God. Your Excellency, I want to assure you of my own loyalty at all time. Where ever you are, I am there. I will continue to do my best to ensure we gather people around to support our great Party”he stated.