By Suleiman Abdulmumin
The Kogi State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, has reaffirmed that Ajaokuta Local Government Area remains united and resolutely committed to supporting Governor Ahmed Usman Ododoand the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking on the political developments in the area, Hon. Abanika described Hon. Barr. Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem as the recognized political leader of Ajaokuta. He commended Barr. Egidi’s efforts in uniting the people of the local government under a common vision to advance the policies and programmes of the present administration led by His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Chief Servant of Kogi State.
The Commissioner noted that he maintains regular interaction and collaboration with other political appointees from Ajaokuta, often paying courtesy and solidarity visits to one another’s ministries and offices during official state engagements.
He cited examples such as his recent visit to the College of Health Sciences, Idah, to show solidarity with the Provost, who hails from Ajaokuta, and the visit of Hon. Mustapha Akaba to the Kogi State University, Kabba, during Governor Ododo’s inspection of ongoing projects under the supervision of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development.
“These engagements reflect our unity and shared commitment to the progress of our dear state,” he said. “There is no division among us, and we will continue to work together to ensure sustained unity before and after the 2027 elections, by God’s grace. We are confident that President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo will be re-elected for a second term.”
Hon. Abanika further called on members of opposition parties in the state to join what he described as “the winning team,” stressing that there is currently no formidable opposition capable of delivering the true dividends of democracy to the people.