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Kogi East APC Unveils New Zonal Vice-Chairman as Stakeholders Meet to Foster Unity
By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh
In a bid to strengthen peace and promote unity of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi East, the Kogi State Deputy Governor, His Excellency Comrade Joel Salifu, today Saturday, June 14th, 2025 convened a meeting with the stakeholders of the party at his residence in Lokoja. adsbygoogle || []).push({}); [adrotate banner="51"] The gathering equally introduced Hon. Ogwu Hassan Abdullahi as the new Kogi East Acting Zonal Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), following the passing of the former Chairman.
In a statement by the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor Mr Unubi Emmanuel, the gathering had in attendance, the Members of the National Assembly, State Assembly Members, Commissioners, Special Advisers, Council Chairmen, Heads of Institutions, Divisional Party Chairmen and critical leaders from the zone.
During the meeting, the Deputy Governor urged the stakeholders to appreciate Governor Ododo’s inclusive governance approach, which has been instrumental in fostering peace and development in the state. Adding that nothing can hinder Kogi East from giving maximum support for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election.
According to Comrade Joel Salifu, the unity of the party is a conduit for growth and prosperity of the zone, and called on all the political office holders to return home and identify with the people, stressing that politics at all levels is local.
The stakeholders also discussed arrangements for a proposed decamping ceremony, where several individuals and bigwigs from opposition parties are expected to join the APC.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Labour Matters, Hon. Onuh Edoka, applauded the development on behalf of the people of Ankpa Federal Constituency, stating that those who left the APC in Kogi East are eager to return to the party. He urged party members to welcome them with open arms.
Alhaji Alhasan Salisu Adakeke, Secretary SUBEB, Speaking on behalf of Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency, thanked Governor Ododo for his good governance, attributing the influx of people into APC to the impact he is making in the state.
Hon. David Idris Zacharias, Member representing Idah Federal Constituency at the House of representatives stressed the need to resolve internal crises within the party while appreciating the Governor’s efforts in bringing in intending members.
Hon. Yakubu Okala, the State Auditor General commended Governor Ododo and his Deputy for making Kogi proud. He urge stakeholders to align with the Governor’s instructions and be proactive in ensuring the APC’s national agenda is sustained.
The Deputy Governor concluded the meeting by inaugurating a committee to oversee the arrangements for the planned decamping ceremony proposed to hold in Anyigba. He charged the committee to work in accordance with their terms of reference to ensure the success of the event.
High point of the meeting was the motion for the unopposed reelection of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and Deputy Joel Salifu in the 2027 gubernatorial election, moved by Rt. Hon. Comfort Nwuchiola Egwaba, Deputy Speaker Kogi State House of Assembly, and seconded by Hon. Lawal Akus, Member Representing Ankpa 1 Constituency at the House of Assembly, which received unanimous endorsement from all stakeholders.
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In a low key event at the Emir’s Abuja home during a courtesy visit by YMK to intimate him on his collection of Presidential Normination and expression of interest form, Friday, the emir assures YMK that he and his people will always support a course that is in the best interest of his people and the Fika Emirate.
The Aspirant, YMK while addressing the emir, his members of the council and the Fika Emirate reiterate his commitment to the development of the Nigeria community saying, “We are not here to discuss the problems Nigeria have, we are here to profer solutions because we already have the solutions to the problems we have in Nigeria”
“And those solutions we have tdesigned inform of programmes, policies, projects,, tasks a d deliverables to the community.” YMK continued assuring of his commitment to poverty Alleviation and the security of ordinary grassroot communities.
YMK further revealed that the Fika Emirate with the headquarter at Potiskum is dear to him and his presidential ambition.
Fika Emirate is the first traditional authority YMK visited after obtaining his Presidential Normination Form on the platform of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).
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YMK Nigeria grabs a presidential nomination form, Thursday April 30th, 2026 on the platform of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in a ground-breaking event saying the gesture shows the seriousness of putting Nigeria future on great pedestal.
Dr. Aliyu Abdullahi Jibia, The Director General, Campaign Organisation, YMK Nigeria Movement while speaking with journalists at the event said picking the nomination form today shows the seriousness of the candidate as a man with the integrity and quality in fixing Nigeria.
Jibia said, “We have shown the world today that we are Peoples Redemption Party and we are going to contest on the platform of the party.
Jibia further said, “Engineer Kignsly is a clean slate, the first person to contest with overwhelming support from the different parts of the six geo-political zones of Nigeria, including Abuja.
“Why we picked PRP as a platform is because of the pedigree of the party. This is a party that has soft spot for the less priviledge in Nigeria, because of her ideology.
“He has a great plan for the ordinary people and has a massive plan for the country. He is a technocrat that has a good pedigree; and he is well connected having served in NNPC for over thirty-five (35) years.
“With that kind of person, we have all it takes to steer the ship of this country.” Jibia concluded.
YMK at the event further assures women of greater support and empowerment in his administration, saying that he will run an all-inclusive administration after assuming office.
The National Women Leader, Peoples Redemption Party, Dr. Maryam Ringim at the event while charging all the women to go all out for membership drive, had call on every women to turn out enmass supporting the party candidate in the forthcoming election.
Ringim said, “Women are the greatest mobilisers, having the power of convincing someone immediately, easily.
“So, please women I know you will do whatever you have to do to influence people for our party and I hope you’ll do so.
“Another thing is the membership registration. It is very important because the membership is what we are going to use to win the primary election. This is because, now every card carrying member is eligible to vote in the primaries.
“So, I want to encourage you, to encourage your people to troop in mass for the membership registration exercise, it is very important for the success of the candidate.
“So, I am thanking you all for all your efforts for remaining loyal as I know that you are doing very well.”, she concluded.
As at April 30th, 2026, Engr Dr. Yakubu Muhammad Kingsly (YMK) Nigeria, the presidential candidate of PRP is officially the first presidential candidate to pick a Presidential Nomination form from any party political party in Nigeria against the 2027 Presidential Election.
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The National Director, Mobilization, Yakubu Muhammed Kingsly, YMK Nigeria Project Grassroots Mobilisation, Alhaji Sulaiman Yunusa has charged team members and loyalists to intensify grassroots mobilisation, coordination, discipline and purposeful execution of plans across board saying, time for noise is over. js"> [adrotate banner="51"]
Alhaji Yunusa made the call Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 in Abuja during a stakeholders meeting to intimate team loyalist of updates, especially, the stepping of YMK on the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP platform to enter the race for the 2027 Presidential Election.
He said, “I bring you an important development. Our candidate has now been officially accepted under the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP platform. This is a significant step forward, as it provides us with a legitimate political structure for participation in the 2027 elections.
“However, I want to make one thing very clear. A political party gives us a platform. But it is STRUCTURE that wins elections.
“Our focus now shifts immediately to building strong grassroots presence, aligning with PRP structures at State, LGA, Ward, and Polling Unit levels and ensuring our mobilisation efforts translate into real, measurable voter strength.
“This is not the time for noise—it is the time for coordination, discipline, and execution.
“We are not just joining a party. We are building a winning structure within it.
He assures team members of timely communication saying that, “Further directives will follow shortly on State and Ward coordination, Grassroots activation and Reporting and accountability systems.
“Let’s stay focused. Victory will come from structure, not assumptions.”, Yunusa concluded.
Earlier on, Yunusa had reiterated to team members and loyalists that the principal, YMK is a Presidential Hopeful whose huge antecedent speaks volume; proving him to be an asset to us. He further revealed that Nigeria is lucky to have such an ideological technocrat vying for the presidency at this time.
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