Ohikere Advocates for Kogi West Governorship Zoning in 2028

Dr. Tom Ohikere, a former Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Convener of the Coalition for Better Kogi State, has called for the 2028 governorship seat to be zoned to Kogi West. He issued this statement in Lokoja, arguing that the continued exclusion of Kogi West undermines equity, justice, and political stability in the state.

Ohikere pointed out that Kogi East and Kogi Central have held power for 27 years, while Kogi West has not produced a governor since the state's creation. He emphasized that his stance is based on fairness, not ethnic considerations.

Ohikere rejected the Kogi Unity and Power Rotation Summit scheduled for September 30 and October 1, 2026, claiming it is organized by current officials who cannot impartially moderate discussions on power rotation. Instead, he announced that the Coalition for Better Kogi State would hold a “Kogi Equity, Unity and Rotation National Summit” in Abuja in the third week of October 2026, aiming to develop a “Kogi Charter of Equity” for political parties and stakeholders.