By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab
The Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Abubakar Bashir Gegu, has declared his full support for the re-election bid of Senator Sunday Karimi following recent political disagreements within the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement shared on his Facebook page, Chief Abubakar Bashir Gegu said the disagreement between him and the senator was linked to Senator Karimiâs differences with former Governor Yahaya Bello and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.
He stated that his loyalty to the leadership of the APC remains unquestionable and that he would continue to follow the direction of the party leaders.
âToday marks a significant milestone in my political journey. My recent disagreement with Distinguished Senator Steve Karimi stemmed from his disagreement with our Supreme Leader, His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello and His Excellency Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo,â he stated.
Gegu added that he holds no personal grudge against Senator Karimi, noting that the senator has now been forgiven by party leaders.
âI bear no personal grudge against DSSK; he has been forgiven by our leaders as such I now wholeheartedly support his re-election bid,â he added.
The commissioner also praised Samuel Bamidele Aro for building a strong political structure within a short period and urged him alongside his supporters to rally behind Senator Karimi for the unity and progress of the APC.
He further expressed optimism that the APC would continue to achieve success in future elections with the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Ododo and other stakeholders of the party.
Gegu reaffirmed his commitment to the APC and congratulated party members as efforts continue toward strengthening and rebuilding the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
