Kogi Governor Ahmed Receives Proposal for Power Rotation

Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed received a proposal regarding power rotation and equitable resource allocation from the Kogi Unity Accord Committee, which was chaired by Bode Adeyemi. This proposal followed consultations conducted across the state’s 21 local government areas and was presented at the Government House in Lokoja after a two-day summit held on 30 September and 1 October 2026.

The submitted documents included the summit report, a communiqué, and the 1 October Accord, termed a Charter of Equity and Inclusive Governance for Kogi State. Governor Ahmed urged the committee to broaden its consultations to include former governors, political leaders, National Assembly members, Kogi State House of Assembly lawmakers, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders to ensure comprehensive consideration of the proposal.

He emphasized the importance of reaching an agreement that promotes lasting peace and political stability. Adeyemi noted that the committee had consulted various community groups and organizations to gather diverse opinions for the proposal, which will be submitted to the Kogi State House of Assembly and other relevant bodies for further consideration.