Olu Samuel, Lokoja
The Kogi State Chapter of Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has commended the Kogi State Governor, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo for demonstrating an all-inclusive Leadership qualities that is uncommon.
Kogi State IPAC made the commendation in a statement signed by Hon. Iliyas Badanga ,the State Chairman to appreciate the governor for providing office accomodation for the body.
He described the Governor as one of the best in Nigeria given his trajectory from day one of his leadership qualities as one enshrined in the totality of humility and humanitarian activities.
“The initiative to provide an office accommodation for other political parties is first of its kind in the country, adding that his administration’s open door policy, has ensured that his numerous approaches to governance are not politicized”.
The State Chapter of IPAC unequivocally passed a vote of Confidence on the Governor and his team for showing dexterity, doggedness, and forthrightness in handling State matters since his assumption as the Executive Governor of Kogi State.
“This development has again confirmed that Gov. Ododo is not just a governor for All Progressives Congress but for the entire people of Kogi State irrespective of Political party and as a major stakeholder in the Inter Party Advisory Council”.
“IPAC Kogi State chapter is looking forward for a more robust collaboration under your leadership and on behalf of other members of Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) Kogi State. We appreciate him for justifying the confidence reposed in him”.
IPAC however said the development to provide them an office accommodation will not hinder the council to play its role and to also to criticize objectively the decision taken by the Governor when the need arises.
“Your relationship with the opposition political parties is an uncommon romance since the creation of Kogi State”.
” Furthermore, your all-inclusive governance and prominence to other parties is a sign that Kogi State shall be different from other States”.
“It’s worthy of note that prompt payment of salaries of state civil servants and local government can not be taken for granted, records of infrastructure within the three senatorial districts is another milestone achievement that cannot be over looked”.
“Your bottom up approach style of leadership by the appointment of Ward and Local Government SAs is a testament of your administration’s commitment to uplifting the very poor in the society to further solidify the structure of the State”.
“We wish to suggest that since all litigations are over, peace building and coexistence of the three senatorial districts becomes sacrosanct. Secondly your leadership style should be focused on rebranding Kogi State where “the son of nobody can become somebody.”
Finally, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) Kogi State said it will keep playing its advisory roles on issues bothering registered political parties and the State at large.