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Ovie Omo-Agege, former deputy senate president, has congratulated the winners of the governorship elections in Kogi and Imo states.

On Saturday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted off-cycle elections in Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa states to elect governors.

In Imo, Hope Uzodinma, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), won a re-election; while Usman Ododo, also of the APC, won the election to succeed Yahaya Bello, who is completing his two-term of eight years.

Also, Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won his re-election in Bayelsa.

In a statement on Tuesday by Sunny Areh, media adviser to the former deputy senate president, Omo-Agege said Uzodinma’s success at the polls is a clear testament to the overwhelming confidence reposed in him by Imolites who see him work tirelessly daily for their common good.

“As his dear brother and friend with untiring capacity to do great things by the power of God, Senator Omo-Agege trusts that Governor Uzodinma is primed to do much more amazing things to lift up his good people, and prays that God guides him all the way,” Omo-Agege said.

“Equally, Senator Omo-Agege is pleased that working with the good people of Kogi State and trusted leaders across the Kogi landscape, His Excellency, Governor Yahaya Bello and the Governor-elect, Alhaji Ododo stood firm to provide wise, focused and strategic leadership for the All Progressives Congress, APC, to win the governorship election in Kogi State. It is his sincere prayer that God will guide Mr. Governor-elect to lead Kogi well.

“Senator Omo-Agege also extends his warm congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for allowing his credentials as a great democrat and statesman to speak eloquently for themselves in these off cycle elections, as he easily played the role of the ‘Father of All’ to further strengthen public confidence in our democracy. He equally extends his sincere congratulations to His Excellency, Dr. Umar Ganduje (APC’s National Chairman) and the entire members of the National Executive Committee of the party for their resourceful leadership at this crucial time of these elections.”