- KEA says the 2027 governorship is a matter of measurable equity, not political concession.
The Kogi Equity Alliance (KEA) has reinforced its rejection of calls for Kogi West to wait until 2031, presenting historical and structural evidence to challenge the position advanced by Commander Jerry Omodara (Rtd).
According to KEA, any comparison with past political arrangements must be grounded in facts, not selective narratives.
In a statement signed by Yusuf Ahmad, KEA said during the era of Kogi East’s leadership, power was not concentrated in a single local government. Governance rotated within the district.
“Prince Abubakar Audu hailed from Ofu LGA. Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, Omala LGA and Captain Idris Wada, Dekina LGA.
“This internal spread reflected a broader balance even within a dominant zone.
“In contrast, the current political structure in Kogi Central presents a different pattern.
“Yahaya Adoza Bello, Okene LGA, 8 years. Usman Ododo, Okene LGA, projected 4 years by 2027
“By 2027, a single local government, Okene, would have held power for 12 consecutive years, while an entire senatorial district remained excluded.
“This is not a question of patience versus ambition. It is a question of inclusion versus exclusion,” the statement read.
KEA emphasized that asking Kogi West to wait until 2031 effectively means endorsing a system where one local government retains continuous control of state power while another senatorial district remains completely excluded.
The group rejected suggestions that such an arrangement could be justified under the guise of strategy or patience.
“Equity is measurable. It is visible in who governs, for how long, and from where. On all counts, the current structure fails the test of balance,” he stated further.
While acknowledging ongoing governance and security efforts, KEA maintained that development and security cannot replace fairness in political representation.
KEA cautioned that continued exclusion could reshape political alignments ahead of 2027, as voters increasingly prioritize equity in leadership selection.
The Alliance reiterated its position clearly: “Kogi West has never produced a governor since the state’s creation. Kogi Central is on track for 12 uninterrupted years from one LGA. Equity demands rotation in 2027, not postponement to 2031.
“Justice delayed in Kogi is no longer theoretical. It is visible, measurable, and overdue for correction in 2027.
“In summary, KEA presents historical evidence showing balanced leadership in Kogi East versus concentrated power in Okene LGA, insisting 2027 is the rightful time for rotation.
“Should one LGA hold power for 12 straight years while another district waits?”
