The Chief Executive Officer of Social Plus Africa Communications Ltd extends congratulations to Usman Ododo, the Governor-elect of Kogi State.
Commending the outgoing Governor, Yahaya Bello, for his dedicated efforts in preserving his legacy, Mr. Momoh conveyed his sentiments through a press statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary, Hajiya Abdullahi Mulikatu.
Following the announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Usman Ododo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, emerged victorious in the governorship election with a total of 446,237 votes.
The declaration was made by the state’s returning officer, Johnson Urama, at the INEC collation centre in Lokoja at approximately 10:24 p.m.
Ododo secured victories in 13 out of the 21 local government areas in the state, while the SDP candidate, Murtala Ajaka, was declared the runner-up with 259,052 votes, winning in eight local governments.
Dino Melaye, the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, secured the third position with 46,362 votes but did not win in any local government.
