You Lack Capacity To Speak for us : Kogi East Group Blasts Abubakar Rajab Announces Alliance with Kogi West Ahead of 2027
-Lack of Progress Spurs Calls for Political Realignment in Kogi State
A prominent Igala group from Kogi East has publicly criticized local APC representatives, accusing them of failing to attract meaningful development to the region under the current state administration.
In a strongly worded statement signed by Alhaji Ibrahim Dansoho, the group expressed deep dissatisfaction with the political leadership’s performance, particularly targeting Abubakar Rajab, whom they described as “incapable of speaking for the people of Kogi East.” The statement emphasized that Rajab and other APC representatives have been unable to secure tangible benefits or development projects for the eastern region despite their affiliations with the ruling party.
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The group also voiced support for Senator Sunday Karimi, whose recent critical remarks about the government’s performance they say reflect widespread disappointment among constituents. According to Dansoho, Senator Karimi’s stance aligns with growing sentiments that the current administration—led by Governor Usman Ododo—has failed to distinguish itself from the previous government under Yahaya Bello, which many regard as disastrous.
“It is now obvious that Governor Ododo is unable to separate himself from the Bello administration,” the statement read. “What we are witnessing is merely a continuation of the same governance approach that has turned the state into a private empire.”
The group went further to question Rajab’s credibility, noting his failure to deliver his own polling unit for the APC during the last gubernatorial election. They accused him of “hypocrisy and eye-service” rather than genuine representation.
In a significant revelation, the statement indicated that political leaders from Kogi East are already engaging in talks with counterparts from Kogi West to form a new alliance aimed at “liberating the people of Kogi State.” This proposed coalition seeks to challenge the current power structure and advocate for improved governance and equitable development across the state.
The Igala elites also issued a caution against what they described as “media blackmail” directed at Senator Karimi, urging East Kogi leaders to unite in demanding accountability, transparency, and good governance.
As political tensions continue to rise, observers note that these developments may signal a major shift in Kogi’s political landscape, with regional alliances potentially reshaping future elections and governance approaches.
