By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab
The Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District, Jibrin Isah Echocho, has declared that “the battle line has been drawn” between himself and the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, following the just concluded primary election in the state.
Echocho, who is one of the aspirants contesting for the senatorial ticket, alleged irregularities during the exercise, accusing government agents of hijacking electoral materials meant for the primary election.
Speaking after the exercise, the senator said he arrived at his ward to cast his vote but discovered that no electoral officer showed up. He added that similar situations were recorded in many other wards across the district.
According to him, the absence of electoral officials and voting materials prevented party members from participating in the process in several affected areas.
Echocho maintained that the development was a deliberate attempt to frustrate his supporters and influence the outcome of the primary election.
The senator further stated that the projects he has executed across Kogi East would guarantee victory for candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), including the President, in the senatorial district.
He said he had remained loyal to Governor Ododo and the leadership of the party, but wondered why he was being treated in such a manner despite his commitment and contributions to the APC.
Echocho also declared that with the latest development, he would contest for the governorship position against Governor Ododo when the opportunity comes.
The senator called on the leadership of the APC to investigate the alleged hijacking of materials and ensure fairness in the party’s electoral process.
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