Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo, and Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, have declared significant support for President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2027 presidential election.
They ascribed this to the bold and profound reforms that are already being implemented under his administration.
According to them, the APC remains Nigerians’ preferred party, and under Tinubu’s leadership, the country is being administered with expertise and intentionality rather than trial and error.
During his courtesy visit to the APC National Leadership in Abuja on Friday, Ododo declared his unwavering devotion to the party and pledged to implement its manifesto in Kogi State via purposeful and people-centred administration.
“We are also grateful to our National Leader and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his bold and transformative policies that are already reshaping our national economy and laying the foundation for long-term prosperity.
“Mr President’s unwavering support for Kogi State is not taken for granted, and I assure him of our unflinching loyalty and massive support in 2027 and beyond.
“It takes a bold heart like that of Mr President to take tough but necessary decisions, especially as they affect the petroleum sector and our monetary policies. His decisions are in the overall best interest of our dear nation.
“I am confident that the people of Nigeria will fall behind Mr President for a resounding victory come 2027. His patriotic actions will earn him a second term, as we are all ready to ensure victory for him in order to continue to put Nigeria on the path of greatness and renewed hope.”
Ododo mentioned that his government has embraced the concept of servant leadership, a model that has strongly connected with the citizens.
He stated, “In just 14 months, we have made significant strides, from stabilising our security architecture to boosting agricultural productivity to driving infrastructural development and expanding access to social services across the state.
“This approach has further endeared the APC to the people of Kogi State and positioned us strongly for an even better performance in the 2027 general elections.”
He thanked Ganduje and all NWC members for their dedication, relentless efforts, and smart leadership, which have firmly established the APC as the preferred party of Nigerians from all walks of life.
In his speech, APC National Chairman Ganduje claimed that the party is leading the country via informed and knowledgeable government, rather than trial and error.
He praised Ododo for maintaining a cordial connection with his predecessor, Yahaya Bello, pointing out that a significant difficulty in Nigerian politics is the frequent confrontation between successors and predecessors.
Ganduje stated, “I was also present during your swearing-in. One thing we won’t forget is how quickly you appointed your commissioners after being sworn in. You didn’t allow room for excessive lobbying. That demonstrated a strong working relationship and vision.
“That is a step forward — an example of progressivism. One major problem in our politics is the relationship between a successor and a predecessor.
“As a member of the intellectual wing of our party, you know that we are not governing by trial and error. We are not leading by guesswork, nor by money and influence. We are governing with knowledge.
“Therefore, Mr Governor, our party’s intellectual wing will conduct research to understand the root of the problems between predecessors and successors.”
Ganduje praised Ododo for maintaining a close relationship with his predecessor, Bello, and called the APC a vibrant and energetic party.
He continued, “Our party is a living party — one that governs with knowledge. We will also investigate the actual issues between governments and intellectuals. Mr Governor, by your presence here today, you are consolidating the relationship between your government and the party. We thank you for that.
“We assure you that we are service providers and will continue to offer support to your state. We will keep building on this strong relationship. Our eyes are on you because you represent modern governance.
“We are proud of governors like you who are making significant developmental strides in their states. As you rightly said, we must express gratitude. Mr President, our party is expanding, growing in numbers, and ascending.
“This is because Mr President has created an enabling environment and introduced critical reforms. We are improving the welfare of the people — and we thank you for that.”
“These modest but impactful achievements have strengthened the credibility of our party and deepened public trust in our government.
“Our inclusive governance model, which prioritises youth and women’s participation in leadership, is yielding great dividends.
“We have created a new generation of decision-makers, infused fresh ideas into governance, and given hope to a large number of our population.”
