Group Urges Stakeholders to Shift Power to Kogi West for Fairness, Justice, Peace
Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja A socio-political group, De Group, Kogi West O clock, has urged the critical stakeholders shift power to the Kogi West Senatorial district come 2027 in the
A socio-political group, De Group, Kogi West O clock, has called on critical stakeholders to shift power to the Kogi West Senatorial district by the year 2027 for the sake of fairness, justice, peace and unity in the state. This demand comes after years of perceived marginalization, mistrust, and distrust among the components of Kogi State.
The group's spokesman, Ibrahim Shaba, stated this during a press conference in Lokoja, revealing that De Group has been very passionate about power rotation due to the lack of commitment from previous administrations. Shaba highlighted that historically, the Kogi West Senatorial district has been consistently overlooked, and it is now time for someone to take action and ensure that the people have a sense of belonging.
Shaba criticized the recent power rotation summit organized by another group, stating that the treatment of De Group members was despicable and disgusting. Members of De Group were forced to drop their presentation, and some supporters had their face caps set ablaze by suspected hoodlums. He emphasized that the right to agitate for power rotation is a fundamental part of democracy, allowing citizens to participate in the governance process.
The De Group called upon political stakeholders to allow the Kogi West District to produce the next governor in 2027, stating that their members have been actively involved in grassroots interventions in science education, health outreach, and scholarship programs. This close connection with the people has given the group a deep understanding of their daily struggles.
They strongly urge for power to be shifted without delay, giving Kogi West a fair opportunity to produce the next governor and complete the cycle of inclusion among the three senatorial districts.
To ensure equitable power distribution, the group demands the creation of a Kogi Charter of Equity, which must be signed by all stakeholders. They also seek an immediate audit of state appointments and capital projects to address the historical lopsidedness that has disadvantaged Kogi West communities. Furthermore, the group proposes the establishment of a Kogi Elders Advisory Council, with representation from all three zones, to monitor and enforce compliance with the equity framework.
Lastly, political parties operating in Kogi State are urged to respect the rotation principle by zoning their governorship tickets accordingly.
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