The decision of Usman Ododo, the next governor of Kogi State, to kneel and give Governor Yahaya Bello his Certificate of Return was met with reactions.
According to Anaedoonline.ng, Ododo’s actions while collecting his certificate of return alongside running mate Joel Salifu startled a lot of Nigerians.
Gabriel Longpet, the State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), delivered the certificate of return on Friday at the INEC offices in Lokoja, the state capital.
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Governor Bello, a few prominent members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and a sizable contingent of party members attended the event.
To the surprise of many spectators, Ododo walked before Governor Bello shortly after obtaining his certificate and knelt down to give it to him.
Nonetheless, some online users have attacked Ododo’s choice, claiming that the nation’s politics have been negatively impacted by the godfatherism era, which is still very much alive in the nation.
See some of the reactions below.
@Tee_Classiquem1 wrote: “Godfatherism has taken over naija politics.”
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@dmark4real wrote: “Yahaya Bello for another eight years. Hmmmmmm. Naija 21st century politics.”
@SunnetplanetC wrote: “Power is crazy 🤣 just a matter of time his true loyalty will be tested.”
@legend_082 wrote: “When we were busy going to school, some unscrupulous people were busy grabbing political power. Now, they have become lords over the educated. The video there would make a great story in a Mafia movie.”
@VivienVivicoko wrote: “Congregation of people who are only after their own deep pockets.”
@bigfrank_123 wrote: “You guys should be worried about this type of politics. This governor’s sole aim is to please Yaya and not the people of Kogi.”
@MaziGomez_ wrote: “It’s called loyalty in Nigeria politics 😂”
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@thekingchild wrote: “The Godfatherism journey has just begun. I hope they both finish well.”
@Callipers_ wrote: “We’ve seen this script over and over.”
@obehieguakhide wrote: “The incoming governor’s bow to the outgoing governor is a gesture lacking in democratic essence, painting Nigerians as backward in political evolution.
“Such acts, rather than fostering respect, risk undermining confidence in our democratic values. These symbolic gestures should align with democratic principles to inspire trust among international investors. A commitment to modern democratic norms is crucial for national progress and global partnerships.”
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