Kogi youths endorse Tinubu for 2027, praising his reforms and leadership, as Governor Ododo highlights youth empowerment achievements
Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Nigeria’s boldest reformer, asserting that the President’s courage and results-driven leadership have earned the endorsement of Kogi youths ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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The governor spoke on Saturday at the President Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre, Lokoja, during a rally marking two years of his administration.
Governor Ododo said the rally was both a celebration of youth-focused governance in Kogi State and a demonstration of confidence in President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“The youths of Kogi State have spoken with one loud, clear and courageous voice,” Ododo said.
“Your endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not emotional; it is informed. It is the decision of young people who can think, judge results, and understand leadership.”
Describing Tinubu as Nigeria’s boldest President, Ododo praised the administration for taking tough economic decisions to prevent collapse.
“Any politician thinking only of re-election would have played safe, but Jagaban faced the storm, took the heat and led from the front,” he said.
He highlighted stabilisation of the naira, falling food prices, and rising standards of living as tangible results of the current leadership.
The governor also noted that no administration in Nigeria has prioritised youth empowerment as Tinubu’s has, citing expanded opportunities in agriculture, skills development, economic inclusion, and youth participation in governance.
He commended the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and Seyi Tinubu for initiatives that have directly benefited thousands of families, women, and vulnerable citizens in Kogi State.
Governor Ododo underscored the importance of unity among Kogites, appealing for collective effort in supporting the state and national government.
“Whether you are from Ejuku or Obangede, Ajiolo or Anyigba, Okene or Kabba, we are all Kogites. Our enemies are not our ethnic groups but those who divide us while stealing our commonwealth,” he said.
The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Aridaojo Monday Anyebe, highlighted the tangible results of the Ododo administration, including the strategic appointment of youths to government positions, training in critical trades, scholarships and bursaries, free healthcare for the elderly, and the Kogi Youth Summit.
“The Kogi youth see you, Your Excellency. We feel your impact and appreciate your consistency,” Anyebe said, adding that youth empowerment remains central to the administration’s governance.
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The rally concluded with chants of solidarity for the APC, President Tinubu, and Governor Ododo, as Kogi youths pledged sustained support for a shared journey of renewed hope, stability, and progress.
