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Kogi Governorship Election: Court Confirms APC Candidate Ododo’s

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The Federal High Court, Abuja on Tuesday 18th July, 2023, affirmed Mr Ahmed Ododo as the lawful candidate of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) in Kogi having validly resigned his appointment from Kogi civil service before contesting the primary election. adsbygoogle || []).push({}); googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"> [adrotate banner="51"]
 
Justice Obiora Egwuatu affirmed Ododo as the APC candidate while delivering judgment in a suit filed by Mr Abubakar Achimugu, also of the APC challenging the candidature of Ododo.
 
Achimugu anchored his suit  on the grounds that Ododo, as at the time he contested the primary election to fly the flag of APC in the Nov. 11 election in Kogi, were still public servants in the state civil service.
 
In the judgment, Justice Egwuatu held that contrary to the claim of Achimugu, evidence showed that Ododo resigned his appointment more than 30 days before participating in the APC primary.
 
The judge said that exhibits tendered by the defendants showed that while Ododo’s resignation letter was received by the Office of the Kogi governor on March 8, that of the 3rd defendant, Mr Salami Deedat, was received on March 9.
 
“I have examined the letters of resignation filed by the defendants, they were addressed to the Kogi governor and were duly received and signed.
 
“A resignation letter becomes effective once it is received and accepted by the relevant authority. It is not when the authority replies the letter that it becomes effective.”
 
The judge held that where a letter of resignation has been received and duly signed, it takes effect and the employee would not be held responsible if the employer continues with the payment of salary.
 
The court said it was convinced that the defendant resigned his appointments as Auditor-General for Local Governments and Deedat as Commissioner for Local Governments respectively before contesting the primary election.
 
“I am satisfied that they resigned their appointments from Kogi government on March 8 and 9 respectively more than 30 days before the April 14 primary election.
 
“I hold that this suit is bereft of any merit and accordingly dismissed,” the judge said.
 
Earlier, the court dismissed the preliminary objection of the defendants claiming that the suit was statute barred having not filed it within 14 days as required by law.
 
The judge agreed with the plaintiff that the cause of action actually occurred on April 14, when Ododo and Deedat contested the primary and not when they purchased the expression of interest and nomination form.
 
The News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) had on April 15, declared Ododo winner of APC primary election to elect a candidate for the party’s for the Nov.11 governorship election in the state.
 
Miffed by this,  Achimugu approached the court asking that the primary election be nullified and Ododo be disqualified from contesting the governorship election on grounds that he was still an employee of the Kogi government when he contested.
 
The plaintiff in the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/584/2023, claimed that Ododo breached Section 182 of the Constitution, Section 84 of the Electoral Act, 2022, and Article 7 of the APC’s Constitution in participating in the April 14 governorship primary of the APC.
 
Achimugu argued that Ododo’s failure to resign his appointment with the Kogi government, 30 days to the primary, made him ineligible for the Nov. 11guber poll.
 
Listed in the suit as defendants were the APC, Ododo,  Deedat and INEC as 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th defendants.
 
Amongst the issues brought before the court for determination was  whether Ododo was eligible to participate in the governorship election slated for Nov. 11.
 
This was in view of the fact that both at the time of submitting their nomination and expression of interest forms, were still  civil/ public servants and employees of Kogi government.
 
This they said was contrary to the provisions of Section 182 (2), Section 84 (10) and (11) of the Electoral Act, 2022 Guidelines for the nomination of candidates.
 
The plaintiff said that if the answer was in the affirmative,  the court should amongst others declare that Ododo and Deedat were not qualified or eligible to have participated in the primary election.
 
This was on the grounds of being persons both employed in public service of Kogi, having failed and neglected to resign, withdraw or retire from employment at least 30 days to the April 14 when the primary election was conducted.
 
“An order of perpetual injunction restraining Ododo from parading himself as gubernatorial candidate of the APC.
 
“An order restraining APC and INEC from dealing with Ododo as the governorship candidate of the APC.
 
 “In the event Ododo was declared winner of the Nov.11 gubernatorial election before the case was fully determined, the certificate of return issued to him by INEC should be withdrawn.”
 
 Mr Josiah Daniel-Ebune, counsel to Achimugu, told newsmen after the court proceedings that he would brief his client on the judgment to know the next line of action.
Source: NAN
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Yunusa Charges Team to intensify coordination, discipline as YMK Nigeria Steps on PRP Platform for 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.


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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.

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“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.

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“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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Kogi Central APC Stakeholders Kick Against Imposition of Unpopular Candidate Endorse Obaro

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The Kogi Central All Progressive Congress APC, has endorsed Chief Momoh Yusuf Obaro, kicking against imposition of any unpopular candidate.

In a statement widely circulated and received by Informavores Nigeria Newspaper, the statement read that the, “the collective body of stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi Central Senatorial District—comprising youths, women leaders, and respected traditional rulers—has unanimously endorsed Chief Momoh Yusuf Obaro as the preferred candidate for the Kogi Central Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections.









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In a strongly worded statement issued on Saturday, April 18, the group described Chief Obaro as a loyal party stalwart, a grassroots mobilizer, and a man of proven integrity who has remained consistent in his commitment to the growth and unity of the APC in Kogi Central and beyond.

According to the stakeholders, the endorsement of Chief Obaro is a reflection of the collective will of the people, borne out of extensive consultations across the five local government areas in the district. They emphasized that his candidacy represents fairness, inclusivity, and the genuine aspirations of party members who have long yearned for credible and people-oriented representation.

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The group, however, raised serious concerns over what it described as subtle moves by certain interests to impose an unpopular candidate on the people, warning that such actions could have grave consequences for the party’s fortunes in the district and the state at large.

“We call on the national leadership of our great party and His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to intervene decisively to protect the democratic values of the APC in Kogi Central. The era of imposition must give way to the will of the people,” the statement read.

The stakeholders further cautioned that any attempt to sideline the popular choice of the people may trigger widespread disaffection, voter apathy, and protest votes that could undermine not only the senatorial election but also the overall electoral strength of the party in 2027.

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“Chief Momoh Yusuf Obaro is our consensus choice. He embodies the trust, capacity, and connection required to deliver quality representation. Any attempt to impose an unpopular candidate will be resisted democratically by the people, even if it means casting protest votes,” the group declared.

Reaffirming their loyalty to the APC, the stakeholders urged party leaders at all levels to prioritize unity, fairness, and internal democracy as key pillars for sustaining electoral success.

They concluded by calling on all party members and supporters in Kogi Central to remain vigilant, united, and committed to the collective goal of ensuring credible representation and the continued progress of the party.


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Ajia Congratulates Kwara APC Exco , Gov. AbdulRaham Others Over Successful State Congress

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A prominent statesman, security expert , philanthropist, and Steward of the APC Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, Ph.D, has congratulated the leadership and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State following the successful and peaceful conduct of the party’s state congress.





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Ajia, who holds the traditional titles of Dan Amanan Fune Emirate of Yobe State and Nwanne Ukwu Di Na Mba of Amaba-Ukwu Item in Abia State, particularly felicitated with the Chairman of APC in Kwara State, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, on his reaffirmation to lead the party for another term alongside other members of the State Executive Committee.

In a statement signed by his Director of Communications, Mallam Abdulrahman Aliagan, on Wednesday and made available to journalists in Abuja, Ajia described the peaceful and hitch-free congress as a reflection of unity, maturity, and strong internal democracy within the party.

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He also congratulated the newly affirmed Local Government and Ward Excos . He extended same to all executives party leaders, elders, stakeholders, and the teeming members of the party across the 16 local government areas of the state for ensuring that the exercise was conducted successfully.

Ajia further commended the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for providing purposeful leadership and an enabling political atmosphere that contributed to the peaceful outcome of the congress.

According to him, the reaffirmation of the party leadership demonstrates the confidence party members have in the current executives and their commitment to sustaining unity, progress, and good governance in the state.

“The peaceful conduct of the APC State Congress in Kwara State speaks volumes about the political maturity of the party’s leadership and members. It is also a sign of the confidence reposed in the current executives,” Ajia stated.

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He urged the newly reaffirmed leadership to remain focused, inclusive, and committed to strengthening the party ahead of future political engagements while continuing to support the developmental vision of the state government.

Ajia prayed for wisdom, unity, and divine guidance for the chairman, the secretary, the entire executive committee, and all party stakeholders throughout their renewed tenure.

He also expressed optimism that the APC in Kwara State would continue to grow stronger and remain a model of stability and progress in Nigeria’s democratic landscape.


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