The Special Adviser to the Governor of Kogi State on Youth and Student Matters, Oladele John Nihi, has said that debates over the 2027 governorship election in the state are premature, noting that every qualified citizen has the constitutional right to aspire to the office.
Nihi, who stated this while reacting to growing political speculations in the state, said there was no need to discourage eligible citizens from nursing governorship ambitions.
“Anybody who is qualified and wants to run for Governor of Kogi State is welcome. Democracy guarantees every eligible citizen the right to aspire to public office. When we get to that bridge, we will cross it,” he said.
He, however, said the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo remained focused on governance and delivery of democratic dividends, rather than engaging in premature political contests.
According to him, the immediate political priority of the governor is to ensure total victory for President Bola Tinubu and all candidates of the All Progressives Congress in Kogi State.
“Our focus today is not the governorship race. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo is concentrating on consolidating the gains of his administration while working tirelessly to deliver President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all APC candidates 100 percent in Kogi State. That is where our energy and commitment are directed,” Nihi said.
He urged members of the APC, stakeholders and supporters of the administration to remain united and avoid distractions capable of derailing the development agenda of the government.
Nihi assured residents of the state that the administration would continue to prioritise infrastructure, youth empowerment, security, agriculture, education, healthcare and other critical sectors.
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