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The Kogi State Governor-Elect, Usman Ahmed Ododo and his Deputy, Joel Oyibo Salifu have been issued their certificates of return by the Independent National Electoral Commission.<\/p>\n
The All Progressives Congress had scored majority votes in last weekend\u2019s Governorship election, which chose Ododo as the next governor of the state.<\/p>\n
The presentation of certificates which took place at INEC headquarters in Lokoja, was witnessed by a mammoth crowd of supporters, family members and associates.<\/p>\n
Speaking shortly after receiving his certificate, the Kogi State Governor-elect Usman Ahmed Ododo assured that he would strive for a just and egalitarian Kogi State, pointing out that he would work for a more united Kogi State.<\/p>\n
The Governor-Elect expressed appreciation to the people of the state for the overwhelming support he enjoyed at the polls, describing it as a consolidation of the strength and unity of the state.<\/p>\n
INEC presents certificate of return to Kogi Gov Elect Usman Ododo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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