The Chairman of Ajaokuta Local Government Area, Prince Muhammed Haruna Ganaja, has expressed confidence in the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, assuring residents of sustained development and effective governance in the area.
Prince Ganaja gave the assurance while speaking with journalists at the Kogi State House of Assembly Complex shortly after the screening and confirmation of the Secretary nominee for Ajaokuta Local Government Area, Hon. Mahmud Mohammed Attai.
The council chairman described the emergence of Attai as a positive development, noting that the nominee possesses both technocratic and political experience needed to contribute to the administration of the local government.
He expressed confidence that the combination of his leadership and the new Secretary would promote effective administration and accelerate development in Ajaokuta.
According to him, both of them are sons of the soil who understand the needs and aspirations of the people, assuring that their collaboration would be focused on advancing the interests of the local government.
On the political situation ahead of the 2027 general elections, Prince Ganaja expressed optimism about the APC’s prospects in Kogi State, insisting that the party remains firmly positioned across the state.
He said the administration of Governor Ododo had continued to implement projects across the three senatorial districts, adding that the regular payment of workers’ salaries was among the achievements he believed deserved recognition.
“Go to the nooks and crannies, the East, the West and the Central. You can see the projects going on everywhere. Every 22nd or 23rd, salaries are paid. So what else do we want from him again? We want to appreciate him.”
The Ajaokuta chairman also called for the consolidation of the achievements of the present administration and expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whom he said was doing well for the country.
Reacting to concerns about the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) posing a challenge to the APC in the state, Ganaja dismissed the suggestion, citing the turnout at a recent political rally in Ajaokuta as an indication of the level of support enjoyed by the ruling party.
He referenced a 10-kilometre march held across parts of the local government, including the Onosi to Ebiya axis, which he said attracted a large turnout of supporters.
Prince Ganaja maintained that his administration would work closely with the newly confirmed Secretary to deliver on its responsibilities and ensure that the people of Ajaokuta benefit from government programmes and projects.
