By Adeiza Yakubu
The leadership of Team Tinubu 2027 on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, at the Government House in Lokoja, reaffirming its commitment to mobilising support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.
The visit also provided an opportunity for the delegation to formally convey goodwill messages from President Tinubu and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to the governor and the people of Kogi State.
The delegation was led by the National Grand Patron of Team Tinubu 2027, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, and included the National Convener, Hon. James Malu Agune; the Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Strategic Investment and Liaison with Federal Agencies, Amb. Chief Hassiat Suleiman, who also serves as the North-Central Patroness of Team Tinubu 2027; and the Kogi State Coordinator of the group, Hon. Abdulraheem Ohiare.
Also present were members of the entourage of the National Grand Patron, including former Inspector-General of Police, Mike Okiro, among other dignitaries.
Speaking during the meeting, Governor Ododo described President Tinubu’s re-election as a “personal project,” citing what he described as the administration’s impactful interventions and developmental strides in Kogi State.
He highlighted ongoing federal projects including the reconstruction of the Abuja–Lokoja–Auchi road corridor, renewed efforts toward the operationalisation of the Ajaokuta Steel Company, the approval of the Kogi Free Trade Zone, and the establishment of the Kogi International Airport.
According to the governor, the projects reflect the Tinubu administration’s commitment to infrastructure development, industrial growth and economic revitalisation in the state. He added that sustained support for the President would help ensure the completion and continuity of the initiatives.
The high point of the visit was the unveiling and presentation of a customised Team Tinubu 2027 wrapper to Governor Ododo.The delegation reaffirmed its resolve to deepen grassroots mobilisation and strengthen institutional support for President Tinubu across the North-Central region in line with the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
