Micheal Ojotule’s network rallies support for Ododo – Okekeri
….As Ojotule honours dedicated and committed Kogi leaders with leadership awards
Alhaji Abdulmalik Okekeri, the leader of the Movement of the People (MoP), has publicly lauded the Micheal Ojotule Support Group for its effective grassroots strategy that bolsters the All Progressives Congress (APC) and supports Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s governance and re-election efforts in Kogi State.
Okereri emphasized that Ojotule’s initiatives demonstrate the APC’s strong grassroots presence and the broad stakeholders endorsement of Ododo and President Tinubu, revealing the administrations’ achievements in development and unity as reasons for continued support ahead of future elections.
He pointed out that Governor Ododo’s administration has achieved notable milestones in infrastructure, education, security, and inclusive development.
He specifically mentioned significant infrastructure projects, including road constructions with street lights (such as the Nine Kilometres Zone 8-Barrack-Zango road and the 5.5 Kilometres Zone 8-Crusher road), and initiatives boosting security through collaboration with local hunters to combat crime.
“Ododo administration has also supported education through bursary awards amounting to N1.5 billion for tertiary students and received awards recognizing excellence in education and human capital development.”
“Governor Ododo’s leadership has been recognized for supporting workers and pensioners, approving harmonization allowances and ensuring the implementation of the national minimum wage, which has earned accolades from labour organization.”
“Youth empowerment programs have equipped over 500 youths with vocational skills, further cementing his inclusive developmental agenda.”
Alhaji Okereri congratulated Kogi residents and APC members for showing massive support to Governor Ododo, noting that Micheal Ojotule remains active across the state to promote government programs at the grassroots level.
“These coordinated efforts by Ojotule’s group and other APC allies underpin the current political momentum to sustain and build on Ododo’s achievements in Kogi State under the APC umbrella.”
The grassroots politician, speaking on Tuesday in Lokoja, the State Capital praised the progress he witnessed after visiting some LGAs within the State. He noted that the people are now embracing the current administration due to the visible good work being done.
He expressed gratitude to the Mecheal Ojotule Political Network for effectively promoting the achievements of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and Deputy Governor Joel Salifu Oyibo.
He emphasized that youths, women, and even children are increasingly benefiting from the administration’s efforts.
He encouraged the group to continue their promotion work and urged others to actively join in celebrating Governor Ododo’s pragmatic leadership rather than remaining undecided.
Alhaji Abdulmalik Okereri congratulated leaders recently honoured by the Ojotule Michael Support Group with leadership awards during their stakeholder engagement on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The event was held at the Children Amusement Park (now Youth House) in Lokoja.
Leaders Honoured including Kogi State Deputy Governor, Elder Joel Salifu Oyibo, Deputy Majority Leader, Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Halims, representing Ankpa/Omala/Olamaboro constituency, Deputy Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Comfort Nwuchiola Egwaba, State Accountant General, Hajiya Habitat Oyiza Onumoko Tijani, Member, Federal House of Representatives for Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopa-Muro Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide, Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engineer Muhammed Abubakar Bashir Gegu, Director General, Government House Administration, Alhaji Shuaibu Umaru Oricha, and all Other community leaders recognised for their contributions.
Okereri described these leaders as architects of development and agents of change who have judiciously used their offices to improve both the State and their immediate communities
