The Kogi State government has dismissed rumors that Governor Ahmed Ododo is planning to defect to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,. The government clarified that the governor remains committed to his current party.
This response came after reports surfaced suggesting that Governor Ododo might be considering a move to the PDP following his appearance at an event alongside members of the opposition.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Kingsley Fanwo, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, accused those spreading the rumors of being “individuals who are still bitter about their failures in the law courts and are possibly seeking alternative ways to join the All Progressives Congress, APC, ”
Fanwo criticized these individuals for relying on “falsehood, propaganda, misinformation, and disinformation” as their only tactics.
This clarification comes on the heels of Governor Ododo’s Supreme Court victory on Friday, where the court dismissed the appeal of Muritala Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party, SDP, candidate, who had challenged Ododo’s victory in the 2023 Kogi State governorship election.
The statement by Kogi state government read in part: “The picture being circulated was taken at the wedding ceremony of the daughter of the Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, which was attended by dignitaries across the country, including the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, as well as governors across party lines.
Governor Ahmed Ododo was at the occasion to honour the daughter of a colleague like other governors did.
“Governor Ododo, just yesterday, triumphed at the Supreme Court with the support of his party.
“It is unintelligent to insinuate that the Governor is abandoning the party that supported him all through his electioneering and the litigations. Their craft of lies is falling like a pack of cards.
“We want to assure the good people of Kogi State that their Governor remains a solid member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and will support the party’s success, not only in Kogi State, but nationally.
“We urge the people to rest assured that Kogi remains APC and will continue to support the laudable policies and progress being recorded by the President of our dear nation, Senator Bola Tinubu.
“Indeed, governors are united across party lines to support the efforts of Mr President at uniting our nation.
“It is, however, pertinent to remind the media of its responsibility to the tenets of journalism.
“Journalists should always strive to stay away from falsehood/unfounded lies concocted by interested ‘sources’.
“The media must continue to retain our trust and confidence at all times.”
(allnews.ng)
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