By joshua 
Breaking News: Gov. Ododo Swears in 21 Newly Elected Kogi LG Executive Chairmen
The newly elected Executive Chairmen in the 21 Local Government Areas of Kogi State have been sworn in.
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo performed the ceremony at the Government House today.
Gov. Ododo inaugurated the 21 newly elected local government Council chairmen following their confirmation as winners of the October 19th local government election by the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission, KOSIEC.
This was followed with a charge for them to champion development at the grassroots for the betterment of the people.
The All Progressives Congress clinged all the chairmanship seats of the 21 local government as announced by KOSIEC.
Gov. Ododo while addressing the people reiterated commitment to good governance at the grassroots as a Strong advocate of local government autonomy.
Gov. Ododo said his administration will Ensure the third tier work to bring governance closer to the people as a beneficiary of a free and fair election.
The chairmen took their oath of office and allegiance to the constitution of the federal Republic of Nigeria.
FULL LIST OF NEW COUNCIL CHAIRMEN, THEIR VICE IN KOGI STATE AFTER OCTOBER 19TH OCTOBER ELECTION.
1. Adavi. Rasheed Okatengwu Chairman, Hawawu Aanazuo Vice Chairman
2. Ajaokuta – Haruna Aliyu Chairman, Zainab Salihu Vice Chairman
3. Ankpa – Adamu Yahaya Chairman Halimat Ima Vice Chairman
4. Bassa – Adama Theophilus Daruwana Chairman, Aisha Aliyu Vice Chairman
5. Dekina – John Urah Chairman, Rashida Abdullahi Vice Chairman
6. Ibaji – Emmanuel Onuche Chairman Victoria Okolo Vice Chairman
7. Idah – Alfa Halilu Chairman, Nafisetu Oseni Vice Chairman
8. Igalamela/Odolu – Cosmos Atabor Chairman, Khadijat Muhammed Vice Chairman
9. Ijumu -Haruna Ibrahim Chairman, Olumiyiwa Tunde Vice Chairman
10. Kabba/Bunu Zacheaus Dare Chairman, Bosede Olumeyan Vice Chairman
11. Kogi – Musa Abdulmalik Chairman, Rabiyat Yusuf Adam Vice Chairman
12. Lokoja – Abdullahi Adamu Chairman, Patricia Balogun Vice Chairman
13. MopaMuro – Ademola Bello Chairman, Dalumo Joy Dada Vice Chairman
14. Ofu -Musa Muhammed Lawal Chairman, Joy Ojali Amaga Vice Chairman
15. Ogori/Magongo Rosemary Ohiezuchah Chairman, Williams Alao Vice Chairman
16. Okehi – Amoka Monday Chairman, Halimat Abdulwahab Vice Chairman
17. Okene – Enesi Ahmed Nuhu Chairman, Mabel Ovaiozao Vice Chairman
18. Olomaboro – Ameh Williams Chairman, Christiana Oguche Vice Chairman
19. Omala – Edibo Mark Chairman, Adijetu Usman Vice Chairman
20. Yagba East – Joshua Dare Monday Chairman, Kudirat Abdulraheem Vice Chairman
21. Yagba West – Olokun Tosin Chairman, Roseline Adebayo Mayowa Vice Chairman