Kogi APC Suspends Campaign, Ododo Visits Slain Member’s Family

All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State has suspended its ongoing statewide campaign for the November 11, 2023 governorship election in honour of its slain female member, Khadijat Yahaya.

Consequently, its governorship candidate for the poll Usman Ododo has embarked on a condolence visit to the family of Khadijat, who was allegedly killed by thugs loyal to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate Murtala Yakubu in Kotonkarfe.

Ododo first called at the Palace of the Ohimege of Kotonkarfe, HRM Alhaji Abdulrazak Isa Koto, where he expressed sadness over the death of Khadijat.

He described the late Khadijat as a “a woman of peace who was desirous of seeing development in Kotonkarfe.”

He vowed to ensure justice for the deceased and her family.

Earlier, the spokesman of the Kogi State APC Campaign Council, Kingsley Fanwo, said the party had earlier suspended all campaign activities in honour of the slain Khadijat.

At the residence of the late Khadijat, Alhaji Ododo expressed shock at what happened and sympathised with the family, saying the entire APC family was mourning the death of Khadijat.

A leader of the party from the local government, Hon Saliu Akawu, thanked the governorship candidate for the visit.

On behalf of the family, Hon Angulu said the conduct of Ododo showed he is a compassionate leader who will always identify with his people.

Angulu said the late Khadijat was a very peace-loving person whose life was cut short by evil men.

The Ohimege of Kotonkarfe also used the opportunity to thank Governor Yahaya Bello for restoring electricity to Kogi local government area.