By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab
Political leaders, community blocs, and advocacy groups from Kogi West have intensified calls for the 2027 governorship, insisting that the district’s turn in the state’s leadership remains long overdue.
At meetings across Lokoja, Kabba, Koton-Karfe, and surrounding communities, stakeholders stressed that Kogi West is the only senatorial district yet to produce a governor since the state’s creation in 1991.
They described the upcoming election as a historic opportunity to correct this imbalance.
Speakers emphasized that zoning the governorship to Kogi West would promote fairness, strengthen unity, and restore confidence in the state’s democratic process.
They warned that sidelining the district again could deepen political grievances and undermine statewide cohesion.
Youth groups, civil society organizations, and professional associations from the region also joined the call, highlighting that the push is not just sentimental but rooted in justice and inclusive governance.
Several community leaders noted that the renewed agitation comes amid growing awareness among residents of their political rights and the need for equitable representation.
They stressed that Kogi West has consistently contributed to the state’s socio-economic and political development, making its exclusion from the governorship particularly glaring.
Political analysts observing the trend say the renewed demand from Kogi West is likely to shape party negotiations, primaries, and alliances as the 2027 polls approach.
They argue that parties ignoring the West’s call risk facing heightened tension and mobilized opposition that could influence election outcomes.
Some elders called for patience and strategic engagement, urging stakeholders to work within party structures while maintaining a firm stance on fairness.
They emphasized dialogue and collaboration with other districts as a means to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process.
Residents also expressed optimism that the sustained push will eventually translate into political reality, noting that persistent advocacy and unity among leaders and the grassroots will make it difficult for the district’s demands to be overlooked.
Stakeholders maintain that the zone is united, prepared, and determined to assert its case until the longstanding quest for a Kogi West governor becomes a political reality, framing the 2027 election as a defining moment for equity in the state.
