Kogi Stakeholders Back Ododo's Re-election, Seek 2031 Governor

On October 13, stakeholders in Kogi local government area called for political leaders in Kogi state to support Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo's re-election in 2027. They argued that Kogi West Senatorial District should wait until 2031 to produce the next governor, advocating for continuity and political stability.

This position was articulated by Alhaji Ado Shuaibu during a press conference attended by elders, political leaders, youths, and women from the 11 wards of Kogi local government area, known as Koton-Karfe. The stakeholders emphasized the importance of equity, fairness, and a rotational power-sharing arrangement among the three senatorial districts to maintain peace and unity in the state.

They noted that Kogi East had governed for over 18 years, while Kogi Central held power from 2016 to 2023. The group insisted on respecting the constitutional provision for a governor to serve two four-year terms and warned against undermining this principle in the name of power rotation.

They also expressed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration and its economic reforms.