Ahmed Ododo
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Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, has vowed to sustain the fight against all threats to the security of life and property in the state, saying it is not negotiable.Â
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Governor of Benue State, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, and Kogi State governor-elect, Ahmed Ododo, have described 2024 as a year of renewed hopes for Nigerian masses.Â
8 Dec 2023
Coalition of Middle Belt Groups has said the position of Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and other political parties validated the electoral victory of All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Ahmed Ododo.
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United Front for Democracy (UFD) has said the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has not filed any petition against the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Ahmed Ododo, at the election petition tribunal.
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