2027: Bunu District Promises Massive APC Votes in Appreciation of Ododo’s 38.5km Road Project – Omodara
By Our Correspondent
Security Adviser Says Road Flag-off Signals Renewed Hope, Commends Governor’s Developmental Interventions Across Bunu Land
The Kogi State Security Adviser, Commander Jerry Omodara (rtd.), has declared that the people of Bunu District are prepared to reciprocate Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s developmental interventions with massive votes for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
Omodara made this declaration on Thursday during the official flag-off ceremony of the 38.5-kilometre Kabba–Oke-Offin–Olle–Iluke Road project at Oke-Offin, in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
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He described the road project as a landmark intervention that had rekindled hope among the people of Bunu District, noting that the governor’s commitment to addressing longstanding infrastructural challenges had generated excitement across the benefiting communities.
According to him, the strategic road, when completed, would improve connectivity among communities in Kabba/Bunu, Lokoja and Ijumu Local Government Areas, facilitate transportation, boost agricultural activities and open up new economic opportunities for residents.
The Security Adviser commended Governor Ododo for demonstrating the political will to address the infrastructural challenges confronting Bunu land, stressing that the road project was a clear indication of the administration’s commitment to inclusive development.
Omodara also recalled the governor’s earlier visit to Iluke-Bunu to assess the security situation in the area, noting that the administration’s security interventions contributed to the elimination of notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Ibrahim Battijo, who was reportedly responsible for several attacks across the district.
He further highlighted other developmental projects and interventions by the Ododo administration, including investments in Kogi State University, Kabba, erosion control projects and the establishment of Model Science Secondary School, Okebukun.
Speaking on the political implications of the governor’s developmental strides, Omodara disclosed that critical stakeholders across Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency were already consolidating efforts towards mobilising support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all APC candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He expressed optimism that the constituency would deliver 98 per cent votes for the APC, describing the proposed support as a demonstration of appreciation for the developmental interventions of the federal and state governments.
He maintained that the flag-off of the 38.5-kilometre road was more than a ceremonial government activity, but a practical demonstration of the Ododo administration’s commitment to infrastructural renewal, rural development and equitable distribution of projects across the state.
The Security Adviser urged residents to continue supporting the state government while encouraging communities to take ownership of government projects and protect public infrastructure against vandalism and neglect.
He also charged the contractor handling the project to ensure quality delivery and completion within the stipulated timeframe, warning that the people would not accept substandard execution of a project of such strategic importance.
The ceremony attracted government functionaries, traditional rulers, political leaders, women and youths from across Kabba/Bunu and neighbouring local government areas.
When completed, the 38.5-kilometre road is expected to serve as a major economic corridor, opening up previously underserved communities, strengthening agricultural productivity, easing the movement of people and farm produce, and stimulating commercial activities across the benefiting local government areas.
For the people of Bunu District, the project represents a significant infrastructure milestone with the potential to enhance economic integration, promote rural transformation and improve the livelihoods of residents.
DemocracyNewslineNewspaper November 13th, 2026
