Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo on Monday officially flagged off the All Progressives Congress (APC) electronic registration exercise at his Upogoro Ward in the Okene Local Government Area of the state.

The occasion attracted party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters who converged to witness the governor revalidate his membership on the digital platform.

Speaking shortly after completing his online registration, Mr Ododo urged residents to seize the opportunity to register en masse as members of the ruling APC, describing the initiative as a major step in strengthening internal democracy and party organisation.

He noted that the e-registration platform responded to Nigerians’ growing interest in identifying with the party’s progressive ideology and reform agenda.

“Hundreds of thousands of people have been clamouring to register as members of our party. This platform has created the opportunity to achieve that seamlessly, thanks to our performing president and the national leadership of the party,” the governor said.

Mr Ododo attributed the renewed confidence in the APC to the bold reforms and leadership of President Bola Tinubu, stressing that the party had become increasingly attractive to Nigerians due to economic improvements.

“President Tinubu has made our party the most attractive in Nigeria today. His policies are yielding results.

“The economy is gradually stabilising, the naira is strengthening, food prices are easing, and agriculture is taking centre stage once again.

“The beginning was tough, but it was necessary to build a stronger and more resilient nation,” he stated.

The governor expressed confidence that Nigerians would reward the president’s courage and reforms with renewed trust.

He further charged party leaders at all levels to ensure a smooth and massive rollout of the e-registration exercise across the state, describing it as a clear demonstration that the APC is leading Nigeria into a new era of digital party management.

He directed the highest-ranking political appointee in each local government to work closely with council chairmen and key party stakeholders to ensure the success of the exercise in their respective councils.

Mr Ododo pledged to continue delivering on the promises made to the people of the state, despite the commendations his administration had received.

He noted that since he assumed office, the state has recorded notable achievements across critical sectors, including the strengthening of security architecture through enhanced collaboration with federal agencies and local hunters.

“Improved access to healthcare services, renewed focus on rural electrification, rehabilitation of key road networks, and sustained investments in education and youth empowerment.

“This administration has also prioritised agricultural development to boost food security and support farmers across the state,” he said.

Mr Ododo stressed that the positive feedback from the people would only motivate him to work harder, declaring that his administration would not “take its foot off the pedal” in the drive to build a safer, more prosperous, and inclusive Kogi.

(NAN)