By Thompson Yamput
Gov Usman Ododo of Kogi has commended the leadership of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) for promoting unity among political actors in Kogi.
Ododo, made the remarks on Sunday when he received members of IPAC led by its chairman, Hon. Ilyas Badanga, on a courtesy visit to him at the Government House, Lokoja.
The governor, in a statement issued by his media aide Ismaila Isah, said, “IPAC has successfully deviated from the usual culture of divisive politics by promoting unity among political actors in the state.”
He assured that his administration was committed to strengthening relationship with the Council in providing purposeful leadership that would shape the policies and programmes of the government in the interest of the people.
“The era of demarketing the state by political actors should be left in the past. I urge you to provide positive evaluation of my administration by offering superior options in policies and programmes that will have direct impact on the lives of the people.
“As politicians, it is time to come together to remarket the entire state by towing the lane that will lead to its development as demonstrated by the leadership of IPAC which has put ideas forward that will promote politics of inclusion for the peace and unity of the people of the state”, Ododo said.
In his response, Badanga expressed appreciation to Gov Ododo for his humane disposition and open-door policy, which he said had ensured cordial working relationship with key political actors towards promoting good governance in the state.
“IPAC is prepared for further engagement with the government to collectively agree on how best to ensure a free and fair outcome in the forthcoming local government election in the state.
“We hereby commend you for your efforts in sustaining infrastructural development and improvement in the prompt payment of workers’ salaries in the state, ” IPAC chairman said.
In his remarks, the Special Adviser to the governor on Political Matters, Alhaji Haddy Ametuo, praised members of IPAC for closing ranks with the government of the day, demonstrated by the visit to the governor.
Ametuo stated that Ododo’s administration would do everything possible to prioritize the wellbeing of the people and unite them irrespective of their political affiliations.
