The battle line seems drawn among the political aspirants of the two leading political parties,the All Progressives Congress and People’s Democratic party intensify preparations for party primaries haven obtained their expression and nomination forms for the forthcoming governorship election to succeed His Excellency, Governor Yahaya Bello.
As the above plays out , one critical issue that will be the questions of which senatorial zone to produce the next governor of the state?
Based on the unwritten agreement for power rotation as being demonstrated in states across the country,I am constrained and burdened to challenge the gladiators from both the APC and PDP, particularly those from Kogi East and Kogi Central to support their helmsmen from Kogi West to be the next governor of the state,in order to start laying the foundation for sustainable democracy and to give the Kogi West a sense of belonging in the state.
Politically, the people of Kogi West which comprises of Lokoja,Koto,Kabba, Ijumu, Yagba west , Yagba East and Mopamuro have been marginalized by the Kogi East and Kogi Central in this regard. They have been victims of political betrayal by the Igalas and Ebira.
In fairness to them, power rotation to Kogi west is good for equity and justice. The Igalas must remember the supportive roles the played,while the ebiras must also remember our negotiations with them that has enabled them to deliberately support Governor Yahaya Bello in his first and second term bids
So,as Kogi Guber 2023 gathers momentum in the state, few of us, must come together to form KOGI PATRIOTS with the primary objectives as below.
1, To mobilize the support of Kogi East and Kogi Central for Kogi West to produce the next governor of the state.
2, To address a deeper understanding of the need for power rotation to Kogi West.
3, To properly establish the framework for power rotation among the three senatorial zones.
~ By : Dr. Tom Ohikere
