Governor Ahmed Ododo has pledged the support of the Kogi government for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, officially designating the campaign as his own “personal project”.

The Kogi governor noted this in a statement on Monday. Mr Ododo described Mr Tinubu’s landslide victory in the All Progressives Congress’ presidential primary as a clear affirmation of the incumbent’s leadership and national acceptance.

The governor said the overwhelming support for the president reflects the confidence of party members and Nigerians in his courageous, reform-driven administration and commitment to national development.

He noted that Mr Tinubu had shown “uncommon love” for Kogi through landmark approvals and interventions aimed at transforming the state’s economic fortunes.

“I see Mr President’s reelection as a personal project to unlock the enormous potential of Kogi. Mr President has granted approvals for the establishment of an airport, a free trade zone, an agricultural processing zone, and many other transformational projects,” the governor.

The governor restated that supporting Mr Tinubu’s return by Kogi is both gratitude and strategy, saying, ‘For us in Kogi, the re-election of Mr President is a reward for his love for the state and for the greatness of our nation. His economic reforms are reshaping our nation and laying the foundation for long-term prosperity.”

The governor commended the president for pursuing bold economic reforms despite challenges, saying history would be kind to leaders who make difficult decisions for future stability and prosperity.

Mr Ododo assured Mr Tinubu of the Kogi government’s and people’s total support ahead of the 2027 general elections, reaffirming the state’s commitment to progressive governance, economic transformation, and national unity.

The governor also praised Mr Tinubu for submitting himself to the democratic process despite being the national leader of the party, saying the gesture had further endeared him to Nigerians.

With this pledge, Kogi joins the growing list of states positioning to mobilise behind the president’s reelection campaign. 

(NAN)