The Candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC for Kogi West Senatorial District, Samuel Bamidele Aro was on Friday given a rousing reception in Kogi and Lokoja Local Government Areas after the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja declared him winner of the Primary election to contest the 2027 general elections.
The Drum Reporter observed that from Gegu to KotonKarfe in Kogi Local Government and Lokoja, the State Capital supporters of the ruling Party and Samuel Bamidele Aro came out enmasse to welcome him after the Court judgment which declared him winner of the APC West Senatorial Primary election held earlier in May this year.
The Candidate thereafter proceeded to the residence of the State Security Adviser, Navy Commander Jerry Omodara retired where Leaders of the party waited to receive him.
Addressing the leaders, Mr Samuel Bamidele Aro expressed appreciation to God and the Leaders for their total support, commending the judgement that restored his mandate.
He also expressed his readiness to work with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Local Government Chairmen in the West Senatorial District to attract development to the District.
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The Flag bearer promised not to betray the trust reposed in him by the people, saying he is ready to work with everyone.
He called on the people of the District to get their PVCs and vote for the President, assuring of his commitment to providing quality representation.
The Leader of Kogi West APC Leaders Forum, Navy Commander Jerry Omodara expressed the readiness of the Group in ensuring victory for the party.
He described Mr Aro as a reliable and trusted Leader, who will not disappoint the people of the District.
Other Leaders of the Forum including former Speaker Alfa Imam and Alhaji Shuaibu Ipinmisho described the victory as well deserved, expressing optimism for victory for Hon Aro..
The Team thereafter proceeded to the Lokoja Amusement park where he was received by jubilant supporters.
