The Forum of Okun Media Professionals has congratulated Governor Ododo Ahmed Usman over his electoral victory at the Court of Appeal, Abuja division which affirmed the decision of the Kogi State Governorship Election Tribunal that declared him as the dully elected Governor of Kogi State in the November 11, 2023 Governorship election.
In a message signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Forum, Comrade Olugbemi Femi and Bolu Obahopo respectively and made available to newsmen in Lokoja, the Forum described the ruling as an opportunity for Governor Ododo to continue to provide the much needed leadership that ensure good governance for the people of the state.
According to the statement, it is God that gives power, hence the governor should sees the opportunity to unite the people of the state using the instrumentality of the office to propel real developments across the three Senatorial districts in the state.
“We call on other oppositions to shealth their swords and join hands with the governor in moving the state forward for the overall benefit of the people”
“As media professionals, we will continue to give our support as partners in building a verile state that will work for all in respectively of tribes, religion or political affiliations”
They urged the governor to continue to prioritize the welfare of the citizens as he has started doing, pointed out that the governor should not loose sight of the payment of gratuity to the primary school teachers and local government pensioners as that will go along way to assist those who have served meritorious at various time.