Senator Sunday Karimi: A True Distinguished Legislature From Kogi West and His Second term bid
By Rotimi Phillip O.
A proven performing representative should not be replaced mid-race.
Therefore, now is the perfect time to unite in support of Karimi to build upon his outstanding legislative achievements in Kogi West and, by extension, throughout Kogi State.
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Senator Sunday Karimi, of Kogi West Senatorial districts, stands as a beacon of hope to many of his constituents.
Known for his dedication and impactful work, Senator Karimi is often referred to as the “Golden Son” due to his unwavering commitment to the development and prosperity of Kogi West.
His journey in politics has been marked by numerous achievements, from advocating for infrastructural growth to championing educational reforms.
His legislative and representatives style is characterized by transparency and a forward-thinking approach, which has earned him the trust, and admiration of both the young and the old members of his senatorial district.
One of the sayings that encapsulates Senator Karimi’s influence is, “You can’t change a winning horse in the race.” This expression underscores his effectiveness as a leader who consistently delivers results.
Over the years, Senator Karimi has implemented numerous projects that have enhanced the quality of lives of his people. Through initiatives that promote economic growth and social well-being of the people of Kogi West.
Since his election in February 2023 and inauguration into the 10th Senate, Senator Sunday Karimi (APC, Kogi West) has focused on infrastructure development, security enhancement, education support, and empowerment initiatives within his senatorial district.
As Chairman of the Senate Services Committee , his tenure has been marked by execution of massive capital projects aimed at improving the livelihood of Kogi West residents.
Some of the key achievements of Senator Sunday Karimi from 2023 to early 2026 includes :
Infrastructure Development
of Water Supply Facilitated the construction of 75 new solar-powered boreholes and rehabilitated over 60 non-functional water schemes across the seven Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kogi West. Equally
Road Rehabilitation is another laudable achievement of the Senator he has Actively lobbied for the resumption of work on the abandoned Kabba-Egbe-Ilorin road project which today has brought a new signal of relief to the people of Kogi West. He also facilitated the reconstruction of the Pakuta Bridge in Aiyegunle Gbede.
Power and Lighting: Distributed over 26 electricity transformers to enhance power supply and installed over 500 solar-powered street lights to boost security and nighttime visibility.
Facility Upgrades: Rebuilt the Government Science Secondary School (GSSS) Koton Karfe (over N1.2 billion value) and rehabilitated the Lokoja Old Fish Market.
Security and Safety
Military Infrastructure: the Senator’s has been marked for his effort in the recently Constructed and handed over a fully equipped Forward Military Operating Base in Egbe (Yagba West LGA) to the Nigerian Army to combat insecurity, banditry, and kidnapping in the area.
Emergency Relief: Provided financial support to victims of community disasters, including a N10 million donation following the Embwa road mishap.
Education and Human Capital Development
Bursary Scheme: Launched a N100 million yearly scholarship/bursary fund benefiting thousands of Kogi West students in public tertiary institutions. This was later expanded to a N300 million scholarship program across the three senatorial districts of the state.
Digital Learning: the Senator’s is valuable appreciated for the Facilitated the establishment of a Computer Based Test (CBT) centre in Titcombe College, Egbe, to support students for JAMB/WAEC examinations.
Economic Empowerment
Trader & Women Support: Disbursed N100 million to 50 women cooperative groups.
Agricultural Support: Distributed fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides to farmers in the district.
Skill Acquisition & Employment Facilitated the employment of several youths into federal agencies and paramilitary organizations.
Legislative Performance
Bills Sponsored: Sponsored several bills in the 10th Senate, including the Central Bank of Nigeria (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (to prohibit CBN governors from partisan politics), and the Dishonoured Cheques (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill.
Motions Moved: Moved motions on critical national issues, including the rehabilitation of federal roads, oil theft in the Niger Delta, and the investigation of the refinery turnaround maintenance.
Bills and motions sponsored. Sunday Karimi has sponsored several bills and moved motions both when he was in the house of representatives and in the senate.
He has strategically mapped out and executing his intervention projects in the area of Education, Health, Rural roads, Electricity which included renewable energy
His Legislative Representation and Political Continuity
In the context of Nigerian parliamentary politics, and the concept of “not changing a winning horse” often refers to the principle of legislative continuity, where constituents favor the re-election of incumbents who have demonstrated effective representation.
Sunday Karimi, representing Kogi West, is frequently analyzed through this lens of performance-based political support. Legislative efficacy is typically measured by a representative’s ability to engage in oversight, sponsor impactful bills, and attract federal projects to their constituency.
In political science literature, incumbents who successfully navigate the “delegate” versus “trustee” models of representation—balancing the immediate needs of their districts with broader national legislative duties—are often viewed as essential for long-term senatorial development.
The consolidation of legislative gains, as suggested by supporters of Senator Karimi, aligns with theories of institutional memory in the Nigerian Senate. Experienced legislators are often better positioned to secure leadership roles in committees, which directly correlates to their capacity to influence budgetary allocations for their home states and indeed senatorial districts.
By maintaining a consistent legislative presence, a senator can shepherd long-term infrastructure projects from the proposal stage to completion, a process that is frequently disrupted by the high turnover rates often seen in Nigerian electoral cycles of four years Consequently, the argument for Senator Sunday Karimi second tenure is rooted in the belief that legislative maturity is a prerequisite for sustained socio-economic progress in Kogi West. Most importantly, reinforce the idea that Sunday Karimi’s experience and proven track record make him the best candidate for continuing progress in Kogi West, and Kogi State remains a lofty electoral concept.
(DEMOCRACY NEWSLINE NEWSPAPER, MAY 6TH 2026)
