Kogi Governor's Aide Resigns to Contest Assembly Seat

Aaron Nda, a senior aide to Kogi State Governor Ahm Ododo, has officially resigned from his position as Special Adviser on Multimedia to contest for a seat in the Kogi State House of Assembly, specifically for the Lokoja 1 local government area. His resignation was confirmed during a telephone conversation on March 27, in line with the electoral guidelines that set a deadline for candidacy announcements on March 31.

Nda is known for his media influence across Kogi State and is expected to contend for the ticket of the Progressive Congress. Political observers believe that his early announcement of intent to run reflects strong confidence in securing the party's nomination.

Nda aims to attract support from various stakeholders, particularly women and youth groups, including the Gen Z audience on social media, as he advocates for societal development. His decision to resign from his paid position is seen as a significant step in testing his popularity and ability to contribute meaningfully to the assembly.