Stakeholders in Okunland of Kogi have endorsed Usman Ododo, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as their preferred candidate for the November 11 poll.

Speaking at a stakeholders meeting convened by the Obaro of Kabba, Oba Solomon Owoniyi, at his palace in Kabba, Erick Fiki, a stakeholder, said that political and opinion leaders in the area had resolved to mobilise support for Ododo in the election.

“With the love the administration of Governor Yahaya Bello has shown to the Okun nation in terms of projects, infrastructure and appointment, we have every reason to go in the direction of Bello, President Bola Tinubu and the APC,” he said.

The chairman of Ijumu LGA said it was a collective agreement to deliver Okunland to the APC and its governorship candidate because of the many good things Mr Bello had done for the Okun people.

“The people of Ijumu have resolved to stay with the APC. We have never had it this good since the creation of the state. We have therefore resolved to vote for the APC in the forthcoming governorship election,” he said.

Philip Orebiyi, another stakeholder, said that the area was the home of the APC, insisting that the outcome of the governorship election would reflect the people’s love for Bello.

“Let me assure you that in Yagba, we will reward the APC with the love Bello has shown to us in the upgrade of infrastructure, traditional institutions and appointments. The outcome of the governorship election will reflect a landslide victory for the APC,” he said.

Information commissioner and APC spokesman Kingsley Fanwo described Mr Bello as a lover of Okun nation.

He added: “Bello has urged us to strive towards unity amongst the people of Okun and Ebiras that dates back. He has promised that in or out of office, he will continue to add his voice in ensuring that the Okun nation is rewarded abundantly.”

(NAN)