Ahead of the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State, the ruling All Progressives Congress began its campaign with a mega rally on Sunday led by Vice President Kasheem Shetimma.
The rally, which was held at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre, Lokoja, had in attendance the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, Governor Yahaya Bello, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, the APC governorship candidate in Kogi, Ahmed Ododo, among other APC stalwarts.
In his speech, Shettima urged the people of Kogi to vote for Ododo to ensure continuity.
He added that President Bola Tinubu was passionate about reviving the Ajaokuta Steel Company and having an APC governor would enhance the process.
“This is the reason the President has created a separate ministry and even decided to appoint Kogi-born Alhaji Shuaib Audu as the Minister of Steel Development to hasten the process of reviving the Ajaokuta Steel Company and other steel companies in the country.
“This is why you must vote for the APC for continuity so that the dream of reviving our steel industry would be a reality. Ajaokuta, when fully operational, will guarantee over 500,000 jobs and over 300,000 employment opportunities for our teaming youths,” the Vice-President said.
Shettima urged all members of the party to rally behind the party’s candidate, Ododo, to ensure victory in the poll.
In his remarks, Ododo said he would work to unite the people of Kogi and bring meaningful development to the people.
“Kogi should not be allowed to be governed by selfish individuals, who are coming out to divide the state and hide under ethnic agenda,” the APC candidate said.
He hailed Governor Bello for giving the youths a sense of belonging, adding that, Kogi State will witness rapid development and security when the ruling party retains power.