Kogi Summit Endorses Power Rotation, Favors 2032 Start

The Kogi State Power Rotation Summit, held from September 30 to October 1, 2026, at the Kay Galaxy Event Centre in Lokoja, endorsed political power rotation among the state's three senatorial districts. The summit, organized by the Kogi Unity Accord, concluded with a communiqué supporting an eight-year rotational arrangement, proposed to commence in 2032.

This timeline allows the incumbent governor to complete his constitutionally guaranteed second term if re-elected. The summit acknowledged that the 1999 Constitution does not explicitly provide for such rotation and emphasized that any arrangement must comply with legal and democratic processes.

While the majority favored the 2032 start date, some delegates, including Ambassador Rotimi Akenson from the Okun Development Association, argued for immediate rotation to Kogi West, which has not had a governor since the state's creation. The Christian Association of Nigeria also advocated for equitable arrangements, highlighting ethnic and religious considerations.