I will Never Betray my Boss - Kogi Governor Pledges Loyalty to Yahaya Bello

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo, has reaffirmed his loyalty to his predecessor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, expressing deep gratitude for Bello's role in his political journey. 

Ododo made the declaration, on Friday, during a courtesy visit to the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and members of the National Working Committee at the party's headquarters in Abuja.

When asked if anything could affect his relationship with Bello, Ododo responded, “Any river that forgets its source will soon dry up. My boss, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, is like a father to me. I was not born with a silver spoon.”

The governor, visibly emotional, said he remains committed to the values of loyalty and gratitude. “Where he (Bello) picked me from and how God used him to elevate me remain fresh in my memory. I will never forget where I came from,” he said.

Ododo added, “I will not and cannot betray him. When you see a child angry with his father, such a child is no longer truly one. I’m not that kind of person.”

Acknowledging human imperfections, the governor appealed for understanding, saying if he ever falls short, people should mediate rather than assume disloyalty.

Governor Ododo’s remarks come amid ongoing political conversations around continuity and party unity in Kogi State.

“If he gets angry with me as a father. Please, if you observe or you get a feel that my boss is angry with me, please just go and plead with him on my behalf. But as far as I’m concerned, he’s a leader. I can never, and will never betray him.”Ododo added.