KOGI POWER ROTATION SUMMIT DAY 1: MASSIVE TURNOUT STRETCHED ACCREDITATION PROCESS, AS STAKEHOLDERS CONVERGE IN LOKOJA FOR LANDMARK DIALOGUE
Day One Witnesses Unprecedented Gathering as Kogi Stakeholders Unite for Landmark Conversation on Equity, Inclusion and Shared Prosperity, power sharing and resource allocation.
It was a powerful display of unity and collective engagement in Lokoja on Wednesday as the Kogi Power Rotation Summit 2026 recorded a massive turnout, drawing stakeholders from across the length and breadth of Kogi State to deliberate on the future of political inclusion, equity, peaceful power rotation and shared prosperity.
The Kogi Unity Accord, organisers of the historic summit, brought together an impressive gathering of traditional institutions, religious leaders, professional bodies, organised labour, youth organisations, student associations and community development groups.
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The huge presence at the K Galaxy Event Centre, Lokoja, transformed the venue into a melting pot of voices and perspectives from different parts of the state.
Among the prominent stakeholders present and represented at the summit were traditional institutions, including the Attah of Igala, Ohinoyi of Ebira, Obaro of Kabba, Ohimege of Koto and Aguma of Bassa, alongside representatives of the traditional councils across the state’s 16 Local Government Areas.
The religious community was also strongly represented, with stakeholders from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) being led by its State Chairman and the Council of Ulama participating in the historic gathering.
Cultural and community development organisations were equally present, including representatives of several Igala groups, the Okun Development Association led by its National President, Ebira People Association, Bassa, Koto, and several others .
The members of the professional and organised labour community also formed a significant part of the gathering, with representation from over fifteen bodies.
The youth and student constituency was not left out, as representatives of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Nigeria Youth Congress, National Association of Kogi State Students, Igala Students Association, National Association of Ebira Students and National Association of Okun Students also participated.
Speaker one after the other, Chairman of the Occasion, Vice Admiral Joseph Ajayi Rtd, Attah Igala, Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Ohimege of Koto, Obaro of Kabba, Aguma of Bassa, Speaker Kogi State House of Assembly, Keynote Presenter, Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria and representative of the Council of Ulamau all agreed that it is time in history that rotation must be agreed and accepted as a fundamental requirement for all elective offices, which each alluding to even distribution of power with several examples and suggestions.
The sheer diversity of participants gave the summit a remarkable character.
From the traditional institution to the professional community, from religious leaders to youths and students, and from community development organisations to organised labour, the gathering brought together different segments of Kogi society under one roof.
The turnout demonstrated the wide interest in the conversation surrounding equitable political participation and the peaceful management of political power in the state.
It was a picture of Kogi in its diversity gathered in one place, around one table and within one conversation.
The discussions at the summit go beyond the question of who occupies political office.
At its heart is the broader conversation about fairness, representation, inclusion, unity, peaceful coexistence and how political power can translate into development and opportunities for every section of Kogi State.
The Kogi Unity Accord has positioned the summit as a platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas, express their perspectives and seek a sustainable framework capable of strengthening unity and peaceful political engagement across the state.
The impressive turnout and broad representation recorded on Day One have given the summit a strong beginning as stakeholders continue to engage on the issues before them.
The atmosphere at the venue reflected a shared desire for dialogue and a collective search for a future where every community and constituency can feel a sense of belonging.
As the summit progresses into Day Two, attention remains focused on the recommendations, perspectives and areas of common understanding that will emerge from the historic gathering.
The Kogi Power Rotation Summit 2026 has already delivered a powerful image: stakeholders from different backgrounds coming together in Lokoja to discuss Kogi’s future through dialogue, unity and inclusion.
And as the conversation continues, one message stands out clearly the future of Kogi deserves a conversation that includes everyone.
DemocracyNewslineNewspaper October 1st, 2026
