The Executive Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, Hon (Barr.) Zacchaeus Dare Michael, said yesterday, that he was backing Governor Usman Ododo for a second term in office because of the Governor’s integrity, discipline, and commitment to Kogi workers welfare and his courage to fight insecurity.
According to him, these qualities stand him out as the right man for the job till 2031.
Speaking at the 3-days induction course organized by the office of the Auditor-General for Local Government Area for all elected local government officials, finance and administratve staff of all the 21 LGAs at Riverton Hotel, Lokoja. The chairman expressed confidence that Governor Usman Ododo would be victorious in the 2027 gubernatorial poll with higher votes than he recorded in 2023.
Zacchaeus said his endorsement is personal and grounded in his conviction about the Governor’s leadership.
“There’s no point lying to ourselves,” Zacchaeus said. “I will tell you more reasons when the time comes, and you will see with me why we should support Gov Ododo so he can complete what he has started. You will see what he is doing for our state, local government and you will know why we should not go elsewhere.”
The chairman urged the people of Kabba/Bunu LGA residents to remain consistent in their political decisions, noting that the state does not believe in political inconsistency.
Zacchaeus has once again openly declared his support for Governor Usman Ododo’s second-term reelection bid in the upcoming 2027 general election.
He added that some notable leaders across the 3 senatorial districts have also declared their support for Governor Usman Ododo behind closed doors.
Signed
Omofa John
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman of Kabba/Bunu LGA
May 1st, 2025.