By Obansa Ibrahim, Lokoja
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has commended the leadership of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Kogi State for deviating from the usual culture of divisive politics by promoting unity among political actors in the state.
Governor Ododo stated this when he received members of IPAC led by its chairman, Honourable Ilyas Badanga on a courtesy visit to the Governor at the Government House in Lokoja.
The Governor assured that his administration is committed to strengthening relationship with the Inter-Party Advisory Council in providing purposeful leadership that will shape the policies and programmes of the government in the interest of the people.
He stressed that the era of demarketing the state by political actors should be left in the past and urged political actors to provide positive evaluation of his administration by offering superior options in policies and programmes that will have direct impact on the lives of the people.
“As politicians, it is time to come together to market the entire state by towing the lane that will lead to its development as demonstrated by the leadership of IPAC which has put ideas forward that will promote politics of inclusion for the peace and unity of the people of the state”, Governor Ododo said.
In his address, the IPAC Chairman, Honourable Ilyas Badanga expressed appreciation to Governor Ododo for his humane disposition and open-door policy which he noted has ensured cordial working relationship with key political actors towards promoting good governance in the state.
He assured that IPAC is prepared for further engagement with the government to collectively agree on how best to ensure a free and fair outcome in the forthcoming local government election in the state.
He further commended Governor Ododo for his efforts in sustaining infrastructural development and improvement in the prompt payment of workers’ salaries in the state.
In his remarks, the Special Adviser on Political Matters to the Governor, Alhaji Haddy Ametuo praised members of IPAC for closing ranks with the government of the day by the visit to the Governor.
He assured that the Kogi State Government under Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo will do everything possible to prioritize the wellbeing of the people and unite them irrespective of their political affiliation.