APC ward 07 leaders reaffirm loyalty to Ododo, commend Kogi Accountant General

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

Political leaders and stakeholders of Takete-Ide/Otafun Ward 07 in Mopamuro Local Government Area of Kogi State have reaffirmed their loyalty to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and the All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging 100 per cent electoral support for the party in forthcoming elections.

The stakeholders made the declaration during a courtesy visit to the Kogi State Accountant General, Chief Dr. Habibat Oyiza Tijjani Onumoko (FCNA, FCTI), popularly known as Mama Alert, in recognition of her contributions to public service, financial administration and the development of the state.

The delegation led by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, who commended Onumoko for her professionalism, dedication to duty and commitment to strengthening the state’s financial management system.

Fanwo particularly acknowledged her contributions to the success of the Ododo administration, noting that effective financial administration and responsible management of public resources were critical to the implementation of government policies and development programmes.

He also appreciated her commitment to public service and the welfare of the people, describing her contributions as worthy of recognition.

Speaking on behalf of the ward, Hon. Emmanuel Luke expressed appreciation to the Accountant General for her goodwill and support for grassroots development.

He said the visit was intended to acknowledge her contributions to the state and encourage continued collaboration among political stakeholders and public office holders in advancing the interests of Kogi people.

Former Local Government Secretary, Hon. Dele Eseyin, used the occasion to reaffirm the ward’s political allegiance to the APC and Governor Ododo, assuring the Accountant General of the area’s readiness to deliver 100 per cent electoral support for the party in forthcoming elections.

Eseyin recalled that Takete-Ide/Otafun Ward 07 had maintained a consistent record of electoral victories for the APC since the party’s emergence in Kogi State.

He attributed the ward’s political performance to unity, loyalty, effective grassroots mobilisation and the commitment of party leaders and supporters.

He expressed confidence that the existing political structure and cooperation among stakeholders would sustain the ward’s support for the APC and strengthen the party’s electoral fortunes.

Responding, Onumoko thanked the delegation for the visit, goodwill and recognition of her contributions to the state.

She equally commended Fanwo for his dedication to Kogi’s development, describing the Ministry of Information and Communications as a strategic institution in the success of government.

According to her, effective communication plays a vital role in informing citizens about government policies, programmes and achievements, while strengthening public understanding and participation in the development process.

The Accountant General prayed for God’s continued wisdom, strength and protection for Fanwo as he discharges his responsibilities.

She also assured the delegation that its message of appreciation and solidarity would be conveyed to Governor Ododo.

The visit underscored the continuing engagement between grassroots political stakeholders and public office holders in Kogi State, while bringing into focus the role of effective financial administration and political collaboration in the implementation of the government’s development agenda.

For the APC stakeholders from Takete-Ide/Otafun Ward 07, the occasion also provided an opportunity to restate their commitment to the party and the Ododo administration ahead of future electoral contests.