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In a landmark event that has sent shock waves throughout Kogi State yesterday, former members of the State House of Assembly have come together in full support of Hon. Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The committee of former Assembly members from across the three senatorial districts of the state have thrown their weight behind Ajaka, who has been described as the right man to salvage the state from the maladministration and misrule of the current regime. Speaking at an event to adopt Hon. Ajaka, Hon. Simon Atadoga decried the sad state of affairs in Kogi, noting that Governor Yahaya Bello's regime is one of sorrow, pain, hunger, and starvation. He lauded the courage and resolve of Hon. Ajaka, who he described as the David of Kogi politics. Hon. Atadoga went on to explain that Ajaka's Movement is an idea whose time has come and is leading to Luggard House.  The Former House of Assembly members while endor...

The Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, (SDP) Alh. Murtala Yakubu Ajaka Felicitates with Muslims on the occasion of Eid-el Maulud celebration. In a Statement issued to News men in Abuja on Wednesday, by the Director General of New Media, ID Ijele, he said Alh. Murtala Yakubu Ajaka congratulated Kogi Muslims for witnessing yet another auspicious occasion of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The SDP Guber Candidate sued for peace in Kogi State and Nigeria at large, Saying Prophet Muhammad S.A.W was a man of peace who preaches the virtues of Peaceful coexistence all through his life. He urged the Muslims to use the opportunity to pray for Kogi State to witness peace, before, during and after the November 11th Governorship election in the state. Signed; Isiah Davies Ijele DG, New Media. 27.09.2023

The formation of alliance between the West and the Eastern part of Kogi state is critical at this very important period in our political history. The West and East must marry themselves politically because of how the incumbent, Governor Yahaya Bello tribally weaponize the central against all the candidates from other zones.  Alliance is a crucial aspect of politics in every multi-ethnic society, especially the type that is as complicated as ours. The formation of an alliance will give a chance to everyone to contribute to the development of the State. We are witnesses to how the state's three prominent ethnic groups are divided by sectional interests. This division is one of the major reasons the state is plagued with underdevelopment, poverty, unemployment, insecurity, and a subpar educational system. A state with Kogi's resources should be able to compete with larger economies of African states; sadly, our division has kept us far below our potential. The three ma...

The instance of the suspended Ibaji local government chairman, hon. William Obiora who was alleged to have embezzled over five hundred million is a glimpse of how deep the GYB's administration has criminally mortgaged the future of these innocent chairmen across the state. Over the years in our political history, the elites who do politics and have created a niche for themselves mischievously in the terrine have successfully dehumanized the masses to a point where electorates rest for nothing but the mercy of the usurpers who held sway over time; standing in the masses' spilled blood as feet liquid cooler. The abuse has been consistent in various degrees for decades that the abnormality became internalized among them as fate, still, hoping for a graced propelling intervention that would make real the prophecy that the betterment of the country cum the state would begin when the son of nobody becomes governor or president of the people. The emergence of GYB graceful...

The leading SDP governorship candidate in the Nov. 11 election whose actions and body language drum unity among kogites has once again broken the "lifeline" of the GYB's poverty self admired administration in rigging the forth-coming election in its infamous primitive divide and rule antics along religious lines. Muri Ajaka spiritedly trampled on the weaponized line, a snare against the people engineered by the GYB's administration. Muri Ajaka repeatedly leads the people's oneness irrespective of religion leanings as he approaches the path of governance unbiasedly. Over seven years of GYB's reign as Gov. of Kogi State, he has paid total lip service to the unity sermon he preaches. On the contrary, his wheel of governance has been the weaponization of our collective sensitive fault lines such as religion and tribe. The people's unity is inimical to GYB's true ideology in reign.  Kogites are not surprised. Absolutely, nothing has been spared...

The true picture of the Kogi November election is so blurry, this is because of the dangerous posture the politics of the state is made to assume. It is the truth beyond politics when we say that Yahaya Bello is the reason for the animosity that is the center of our politics today. Some analysts argued that BELLO's aim of towing the path of ethnically dividing the state revolves around his innate hate for the West and the East, others believes that this strategy of Bello is for self preservation and an aim to cover his tracks after looting the state dry. People very close to Bello are of the opinion that his choice of Ododo his cousin and tribesman is strategic because Ododo is not bold and well exposed to go against any decision taken by Yahaya Bello and by extension if Ododo wins, he will mobilize the state resources in support of the ambition of Yahaya Bello to contest against president Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. It is audible to the deaf that the only strategy of Ya...

Amid the intensifying game of Kogi politicking, several key players are now considering transfers from one political party to another, particularly signing deals with the popular SDP, which is currently winning the political battle. In a strategic move to strengthen his political career, Hon. Karmar Olachene Abubakar has successfully completed his transfer from the PDP. Despite being tempted with enticing offers from the ruling champions, the APC, he chose to align himself with the victorious SDP. This pre-season political transfer illustrates a sign of triumph for the SDP. This migration comes as a major blow to the ruling party, who had anticipated his arrival and that of the Ododo candidacy, hoping to secure their support. It's undoubtedly a boost for the SDP, as it strengthens their defense. Hon. Olachene brings with him extensive political experience. His presence will make it difficult for his former party to score against the SDP. Undoubte...

The Murtala Yakubu Ajaka Campaign Council for Bassa LGA have continued to receive overwhelming support across the Five wards of Bassa Kwomu district. Some of the APC executives have abandoned the sinking ship of APC to join the roaring ship of the SDP in Bassa LGA. The campaign train have been transversing the nooks and crannies Of Bassa LGA over the last one week. Leader of SDP in Bassa LGA and Secretary of The Kogi East Campaign Council Hon Ranyi Daniya, a former House of Assembly member, while thanking and appreciating the former APC executives stressed the need for continuation of the movement at the door to door level. He told the people of Bassa that Alhaji Murtala Yakubu Ajaka will provide leadership in the administration of Kogi State and promise Bassa LGA will not be left behind. He regretted the continued neglect of Bassa LGA by the current administration. Hon Daniya was at Akuba one and Akuba Two wards for the Mop up of the polling units engagement. Coordinator o...

Hon. Isah Wambai a Former House of Representatives Member for Lokoja/Koton sent APC in Kogi and it’s leadership into oblivious as he defects to Social Democratic Party with all his supporters and declares full support for Hon. Murtala Yakubu Ajaka and his running mate Chief Sam Abenemi for Kogi November 11th election. He promised to join hands in pushing out the bad leadership in Kogi state.  He said Governor Bello’s style of election is war, that Hon. Ajaka is a direct opposite of the Governor and that has encouraged him to join the SDP candidate to rescue the state from hands of highly corrupt leaders.

In a letter dated 28th August 2023, Honorable Ibrahim Aliyu Usman, the ward Chairman of Kogi Koton-Karfe Chapter and Gegu-South Ward, has officially tendered his resignation from the All Progressive Congress (APC). Notably, he hails from the same ward as Honorable Bashir Gegu, the Commissioner for Solid Minerals & Natural Resources.

Nigerian Union Of Teachers(NUT), Association of Pensioners and Local Government Employees Kabba/Bunu Branch endorses Ajaka ahead of Kogi November Governorship poll. The Coalition of Nigerian Union Of Teachers (NUT), the Association of Pensioners and the Local Government Employees in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area endorses the Candidate of the Social Demoractic Party (SDP) Hon Murtala Yakubu Ajaka.  The Group which comprises of Executives  of Teachers Union, local government staffs and the retirees of Kabba/Bunu Local Government area of Kogi state was received on behalf of Hon Ajaka by the Chairman G-1 Group Abuja, Alh Prince Gowon Enenche, a close ally of the SDP candidate.  Speaking on the endorsement of Hon Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, Comrade Michael Alelemi the NUT chairman Kabba/Bunu branch said the teachers union in Kabba didn't hesitate on the thought of the adoption of Ajaka as their candidate, stating on the untold hardship the tea...

I reframed from commenting directly on the various candidates jostling for Governorship of our dear state because I was involved in screening the candidates to ensure the best and the most acceptable candidate is thrust forward from kogi East as our consensus candidate for the November election. Now that the job is done, I feel free to comment on a specific candidate and interrogate his rise and rise on the political ladder amidst barrels of attacks and mudslingings. The ordinary Igala folks epitomize the people of culture, traditions ,profound appreciation, and yearning for development and all the good things of life. These hopes and aspirations of our people are in short supply in the state today . They are stucked with unemployed children they laboured hard to train along with the waning hope of winning bread for them to uplift their lives. The people are yearning for change. Looking for a pathway to decent living and enjoying the good things of life and not ...

Dr Maryam Shetty has been appointed as Special Adviser to the President on Culture and entertainment. Dr Maryam Shetty is replacing Barr. Hannatu Musa. Shetty who was shockingly replaced by Dr Mairiga yesterday as Minister Nominee has been appointed to to take over from Musawa Congratulations.

Former Governor Umar Ganduje of Kano State, was seen in a video being circulated on the social media mocking the replacement of Ministerial Nominee from Kano State, Dr. MARYAM SHETTY. The new APC National Chairman, who is believed to be behind the replacement of Maryam Shetty, to his preferred candidate, was captrued in a viral video mocking and laughing the former nominee in Hausa Language. Click to watch the video  HERE:

Bola Ahmed Tibubu, the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has today rewarded his late friend, Prince Abubakar Audu, by nominating his son as minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The news came following the second batch of the list submitted by the chief of staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila, today at the national assembly. It could be recalled that, the former governor of Kogi state, who is a bosom friend to Bola Ahmed Tibubu, died on the day he was to be declared governor of Kogi state, but the recent development will no doubt play a huge role in the dream the late political icon has for Kogi state and Nigeria. Prince Shaibu Audu, the son of a late political icon, was nominated today as he is set to face the Nigerian Senate for confirmation in the coming days. This is without doubt a huge sigh of relief for the Audu political dynasty following the shocking demise of the political guru.

The removal of fuel subsidy in Nigeria has been a topic of heated debate for many years, with arguments for and against it. The Nigerian government has been spending billions of dollars every year on subsidies in a bid to sustain the fixed price of fuel, which they sell to Nigerians below the actual market price. Despite the good intention behind the fuel subsidy policy, it has proven to be unsustainable and detrimental to the economy. The subsidy has been bedeviled with corruption, inefficiencies, and fraud, which has cost the country billions of dollars over the years. Therefore, removing fuel subsidy in Nigeria would be a wise move. The faithful idea behind fuel subsidy is a government initiative that seeks to cushion the effects of volatile oil prices on Nigerians and ensure that they have access to affordable fuel. With this policy in place, the Nigerian government has been able to subsidize the cost of fuel, thereby selling it below the market price, and directly brin...

Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Yahaya Bello on Friday assured the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kogi State of his administration's continues support for the scheme. Governor Bello gave the assurance during the swearing-in and official Opening Ceremony for the 2023 Batch 'A' stream II orientation Course for Corps members deployed to Kogi State, at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp. Asaya, Kabba, Kogi State.  The Governor was ably represented by Hon. Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development Hon. Musa Idris who also double as Chairman NYSC Governing Board, Kogi Stat. Delivering his address, the Governor stated that the present administration led by would continued to support NYSC scheme in the state. The Governor, while congratulating all the Corps Members on their academic success and graduation from various institutions of higher learning across the nation, which qualified them for the NYSC Scheme, urged Corps Member...

Former Deputy Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Honorable Ahmed Mohammed has congratulated the Governor Elect of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Chief Sheriff Oborevwori on his electoral victory of Ebonyi State. Chief Oborevwori polled 360,234 votes to defeat the All Progressives Congress APC Candidate Senator Ovie Omo-Agege who scored 240,229. Describing his victory as a well deserved one, he said Chief Oborevwori is one politician who is known for his hardwork, determination, tenacity, steadfastness and consistent courage, which has brought him this far in his political journey. The Kogi state lawmaker in his words: "I congratulate you on your Electoral victory as Governor Elect of Delta State. Your victory shows that the hand of God is truly with you. Your emergence is a major pointer that politics today is tilting towards meritocracy. "The task ahead is enormous but the fact that you have goodwill from across board should make the task a bit easy for you and ...

Former Deputy Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Honorable Ahmed Mohammed has congratulated the Speaker of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Mr Francis Nwifuru on his electoral victory as Governor Elect of Ebonyi State. Mr Nwifuru of APC garnered a total of 199,131 votes cast across the 13 local governments in the state. Describing his victory as a well deserved one, he said Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru is one politician who is known for his hardwork, determination, tenacity, steadfastness and consistent courage, which has brought him this far in his political journey. The Kogi state lawmaker in his words: "I congratulate you on your Electoral victory as Governor Elect of Ebonyi State. Your victory is a victory for all irrespective of political affiliation as it shows that the hand of the Almighty God is truly with you. Your emergence is a major pointer that politics today is tilting towards meritocracy". "I am confident that once you take over the affair...

Member representing Ankpa 1 constituency, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Mohammed urges women to take sensitization and mobilization to villages and ensure they come out to vote for candidates of the APC on Saturday The Former Deputy Speaker speaking at the women sensitization/awareness organized by Amazon women group, at Opulega - Ankpa LGA. He appreciates the effort of the women who had consistent in promoting the All Progressive Congress. His words; " I appreciate our gallant women under the umbrella of this formidable group - AMAZON, as we draw closer to elections, you must ensure that you take the message of renewed hope to all polling units and wards".  Food items, clothing materials, toiletries and other campaign materials were distributed to women from various wards and polling units. The Amazon women group has been one of the groups canvassing and supporting the All Progressive Congress with her state coordinator, Hajiya Halima Imam.

Ankpa Township went agog yesterday upon hearing the news of the House of Assembly lifting the suspension of the member representing Ankpa 1 constituency and former Deputy Speaker, Rt. Honorable Ahmed Mohammed. The constituents who took placards, music instruments and banners celebrating all over the town were chanting "Thank you Gov Bello" in the native language (Igala). Speaking to one of the youth, Ibrahim ZEKERI, he said Governor Yahaya Bello has been a friend of the youths and our leader, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Mohammed. We have not been happy since his suspension. Our constituency has been lacking, but hearing this news our energy is back. That is why we started jubilating and reaffirming our commitment to the party once again. Governor Yahaya Bello is a leader with a kind and large heart. He has been so supportive to make sure Ankpa progress. We pray that the union between him and our representative continue to grow in Father and son relation...

Former Deputy Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly and member representing Ankpa 1 constituency, Rt. Honorable Ahmed Mohammed called on the people of his constituents to come out en mass and vote all candidates of the All Progressive Congress - APC. He made this call yesterday at the town hall meeting organized by the party candidates to showcase their antecedents, and assure the people of their trust and confidence if giving the opportunity to represent them. While endorsing the candidates, he expressed confidence in the ability of the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and maintained that there lies a better country and indeed a renewed hope for Nigerians. He also commend the efforts of Distinguished Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho, whose performance has been excellent, and Honorable Halims. While equally calling on the people to vote APC from top to bottom. The former Deputy Speaker who was received by his people with s...