Kogiflame
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, has reiterated his steadfast loyalty to his predecessor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, emphasizing the pivotal role Bello played in his political ascent.
Speaking with journalists on Friday after a courtesy visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) in Abuja, Ododo described his predecessor as a father figure and mentor.
Governor Ododo dismissed any notion of friction between him and Bello, asserting that his loyalty remains unshakable.
“Any river that forgets its source will soon dry up. My boss, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, is like a father to me. I was not born with a silver spoon,” Ododo said.
The governor, who appeared visibly moved, spoke passionately about the values of loyalty and gratitude, recalling how his political career was shaped.
“Where he picked me from and how God used him to elevate me remain fresh in my memory. I will never forget where I came from,” he stated.
Ododo went further to reassure party leaders and supporters that he has no intention of distancing himself from his predecessor, despite any political speculations.
“I will not and cannot betray him. When you see a child angry with his father, such a child is no longer truly one. I’m not that kind of person,” he declared.
Acknowledging that misunderstandings may occur in leadership, the governor called for empathy and constructive dialogue.
