A strategic committee of the Kogi West Senatorial District in North central Nigeria, known as Okun people, have expressed willingness to produce the next Governor of the State.
This was disclosed at a press conference organised by the committee which included political, religious, and professional groups in the State.
The acting chairman of the group, Professor Mike Ikupolati said the quest has become the strongest wish of Okun people in recent times.
“It is therefore pertinent to inform the good people of Kogi State that we are designing and putting in place, effective strategies to actualise this goal. We shall remain resolute on this agitation until our quest receives the attention it richly deserves, especially by leaders of the State from all persuasions – political, religious, community and opinion leaders.
Professor Ikupolti said some other parts of Kogi State has held on to power for about 16 years.
He said the east had 16 years of rule and that the central had 8 years, with Kogi West having no appearances at the Lugard House in Lokoja.
“We hereby bring to the attention of all and sundry that Late Alhaji Adamu Attah from Kogi Central was also Governor of old Kwara State from 1979 to 1983 making it 12 years of rule by the Central zone of Kogi State,” Professor Ikupolati explained.
Power Shift
He further stated that the people of Okunland would take necessary steps to ensure the realisation of this objective.
“Our desire to demand for a power shift from the Central to Okunland, Kogi West in 2023 is not born out of a parochial or selfish motives.
He said the move was a genuine demand to govern the State to enhance inclusiveness of all senatorial districts.
He added that it was on record that the Kogi West had supported the Kogi East for 16 years during which they provided governance structure that sought to serve the interests of the people of the state.
Lateefah Ibrahim
