28th April, 2023
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday hosted the APC candidate for Kogi 2023 governorship election, Ododo Ahmed Usman in his office at the presidential villa, Abuja.
Ododo who was led by Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello was warmly received by Mr President.
President Buhari congratulated Ododo and wished him success at the general election which comes up in November 2023.
On April 14, 2023, the Kogi State APC Primary Election Committee announced Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo as the winner of the Kogi APC Governorship Primary Election.
Ododo polled 78,704 votes to defeat other contestants in the race.