Kogi Citizens Call on INEC to Restore Suppressed Constituencies for Fair Representation

In Kogi State, citizens, led by lawyer Ayo Kunle Jonathan, have petitioned INEC to restore suppressed constituencies dating back to 1991, citing unequal representation in the state legislature. They highlight the inadequacies in constituencies like Ajaokuta and Yagba, emphasizing the need for fair and just representation.

The lawyer stressed the creation of new constituencies to align with constitutional provisions and urged Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo to address the issue before the 2023 elections. The petition aims to rectify the current defects in the state assembly's composition and restore suppressed seats for better representation.