Afrigather The folks of Kogi State, come November 1st 2023 will head to the polls to pick out the perfect man that may take over from Yahaya Bello, whose tenure will come to an finish by January 27, 2004, after ruling Kogi State for 8 years.
This specific forthcoming election goes to be harder in comparison with the earlier ones, contemplating the tough occasions the folks of the state have confronted below Yahya Bello’s regime, most particularly Civil servants within the state. The state is dominated by three main tribes, particularly, the Ebiras, Igala and the Okus, and it’s a recognized reality that every tribe throughout election at all times desires their tribe to rule the state. It’s undoubtedly going to be a critical affair this time round.
Quite a lot of key guys within the state have indicated critical curiosity in taking on from Yahaya Bello. They picked types and are already getting ready for the primaries from the APC and PDP who’re the principle contenders within the election. The competition has been thrown open and 19 robust contenders have picked types below the APC get together whereas 10 have equally picked types below PDP to reclaim the state from APC.
Regardless of the tough occasions the folks of the state are going through, the APC remains to be a celebration to reckon with within the state, judging from the outcomes of the presidential, legislative elections within the state. Many are already of the opinion that an APC candidate will certainly retain the state for the get together. Listed here are the blokes contesting below APC, although, their primaries is slated for tenth April, however earlier than then, lets take you thru the checklist of the contenders.
The present Deputy Governor of the State Edward David Onofi is a person of many elements. He was the Chief of Workers to Yahaya Bello throughout the first time period. Working together with his boss, Edward has his best energy in figuring out and recruiting younger folks into governance, collectively they modified energy dynamics of Kogi for good.
Because the Chief of Workers, he made extra enemies than mates for himself and the Governor between 2015-2019. It was revealed that many are already ready to pay him again if given the APC ticket. His disregard for the treaditional establishment is alleged to have angered some folks, who’ve vowed by no means to forgive him.
Abdulkareem Jamiu Asuku was appointed Chief of Workers to Yahaya Bello in 2019 after serving as DG protocol throughout Bello’s first tenure although he had earlier than them mixed Unionnism together with his educational actions to draw credibility.
He strongly believes his achievements within the present administration, particularly in Bello’s second time period in workplace, didn’t solely make him extra certified but in addition function a testomony. He has additionally been described as Kogi State’s greatest and most interesting Chief of Workers in historical past with verifiable achievements below the present administration.
Dr. Sanusi Ohaire is the son of former Senator Ohaire from Kogi Central. He’s from Adari LGA, he’s the director Basic, Rural Electrification Company. He is a superb mobiliser in Kogi Central and was as soon as a stakeholder in APC Nationwide Youth Motion. By way of his workplace, his neighborhood benefitted from plenty of energy tasks. He’s additionally within the governorship race however many see him as a younger man who has little expertise with administrative duties and are advising him to loosen up his ambition and concentrate on constructing his capability for future functions.
Mukadam Asiwaju Ashiru is from Yagba West LGA in Kogi State. He’s presently the Hon. Commissioner for Finance, Finances and Financial Planning within the state. He’s a really competent younger man and has contributed immensely to the success of Gov. Yahaya’s administration. His supporters have been on social media rooting for him to succeed Gov. Bello and he was fortunately among the many 10 GYB requested to choose APC gubernatorial kind.
Social gathering Stakeholders within the state see him as an clever man academically however politically irrelevant. This opinion is hinged on the style he manages the get together’s inside disaster in his constituency, and he finds it tough to ship his polling unit throughout all elections.
Hon. Muritala Yakubu is the Deputy Nationwide Publicity Secretary of APC. He’s from Igalamela/Odolu LGA. He has on a number of events indicated curiosity in contesting for Kogi State governorship place and he ultimately picked his kind. This time round, his supporters primarily from the Jap a part of the state need him to succeed Yahaya so as to compensate Idal Federal Constituency and restore late Prince Abubakar Audu’s mandate in 2015.
He’s a really humble man who’s cherished a lot by his folks, and his supporters are primarily members of the opposition get together, PDP.
Alhaji Jibril Momoh is the present Accountant Basic of State. He’s from Okene LGA. He’s an clever man who has proven transparency and accountability in his duties. He’s a technocrat and a childhood and bossom good friend of the governor. He’s a really influential member in Governor Yahaya’s New path staff and enjoys the belief and confidence of the Governor.
Professor Stephen Ikani Ocheni is a formidable contender within the upcoming election. He has been a loyal member of All Progressive Congress for the reason that time of the CPC and has served as a public servant in numerous capacities, together with as a Everlasting Secretary within the authorities home administration below late Gov. Prince Abubakar Audu.
His impression was felt throughout the nation together with his wealth of data, dedication to serving the folks and spectacular monitor document, he is a superb selection for the upcoming election.
Sensible Adeyemi is a politician from the Okun extraction a part of Kogi State, who additionally desires to be Governor. He was elected as a Senator for Kogi West in 2007 and re-elected twice. He’s a member of the APC political get together.
Hon. Senator Yakubu Oseni represents Kogi Central Senatorial District in Kogi State. He was elected within the Feb. 2019 Nigerian basic elections below the banner of APC.
Senator Oseni who hails from the identical senatorial district because the Governor has been a distinguished determine in Kogi politics and believes that he has made useful contributions throughout his time within the Senate. He’s decided to proceed working in direction of the betterment of Kogi State and its folks.
Momoh Ozigi Deedat is a visionary chief who served with humility, magnanimity integrity and loyalty within the Ministry of Water Sources within the final 4 years. He is an efficient chief and a present to Ihima folks and Ebiras normally. It has been a stiff competitors among the many key political gamers within the state, others who’ve picked and screened below APC are the son of the late former Governor of Kogi State, Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, Alhaji Muritala Ajaka, Alhaji Usman Ododo, the Kogi State Auditor Basic for native authorities Alhaji Yakubu Okala, Alhaji Muritala Ajaka,. Jimoh Adebanjo, Chief Friday Idachaba, Barr. Salami Momodu O., Halima I. Alfa, Alh., Yusuf Yakubu Abubakar Yahya, Achimugu, Salawudeen Abdulkudus and David A. Jimoh.
Outstanding names below Individuals’s Democratic Social gathering (PDP) have additionally picked types and have been screened below PDP. 10 key guys to be exact. They’re: Senator Dino Melaye, he’s a former Senator and was a member of the eighth Nigeria Nationwide Meeting representing Kogi West Senatorial district. He’s from Ayetoro Gbede in Ijumu Native authorities space in Kogi State. He’s very controversial however believes a lot that he would be the greatest candidate that may reclaim the state again for PDP. Barrister Kabir Usman is likely one of the robust contenders below PDP.
Additionally Alhaji Abdullahi Haruna and Barrister Reuben Atabo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria but in addition very energetic in politics, needed to bow to the strain from folks of the state and throughout the nation to contest. He hails from Okpotala in Omala LGA, and has three a long time of expertise on the bar. with Ph.D in Legislation. Others are Gideon Ojata, Engineer Bolu Femi, Engineer Musa Wada, an indigene of Odu in Dekina Native Authorities. A fellow of the Nigeria Institute of Delivery and member of a number of skilled our bodies. He has been an Engineer all by means of his life.
He’s mentioned to be one of many few males who’ve the tenacity to at all times do higher than their final achievement and plenty of describe him as a person of objective, imaginative and prescient, energy and character, whose objective in life is to convey liberation, respect and succour to the folks.
Yomi Awoniyi, former Kogi State Deputy Governor. He served because the Director Basic Atiku Okowa presidential marketing campaign in Kogi State. He positive factors disclosed that his need to vie for the workplace shouldn’t be borne out of a need for self promotion or private however because of his real perception that he possesses the character, capability, competence dedication, data, expertise wanted to resolve the issues of the state. And lastly, there may be Idoko Lona Idah CEO Lona group, a profitable businessman and distinguished son of the soil, who has contributed immensely to the socio financial growth of Igala land and Kogi as a complete.
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