Degroup Demands Kogi West Power Rotation Amid Summit Tensions

Degroup has reiterated its demand for the rotation of political power to Kogi West Senatorial District in 2027, stating that the issue should not be debated. This was announced during a press conference at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre in Lokoja, Kogi State.

Barrister Shaba Ibrahim, spokesperson for Degroup and former member of the House of Representatives, expressed commitment to this cause, despite allegations of intimidation faced by their delegates at a recent power-shift summit organized by the Kogi State Government. Shaba acknowledged Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo's constitutional right to seek a second term but insisted that this does not negate their demand for power rotation.

Alhaji Muhammed Sulaiman Baba, representing community organizations, criticized the summit for failing to promote peace, citing harassment of their supporters. Retired Colonel Kabir Ndamadu condemned the situation as a "show of shame" but affirmed that the group would continue to advocate for power rotation to Kogi West.