Support groups operating within the Bassa/Dekina Federal Constituency of Kogi State have formally endorsed the re-election bid of the incumbent member representing the constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Paul Gowon Haruna (popularly known as IJN), ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to a statement issued by his media team following separate strategic meetings held on Saturday, the lawmaker received delegations from the Malle Lion Group, the Jeff Friday Group, and the Prince Omega Abdul Group. During the engagements, leaders of the respective political groups declared their collective resolve to collaborate and intensify grassroots mobilization efforts aimed at securing Haruna’s return to the 11th National Assembly.
Speaking on behalf of the coalitions, representatives of the groups stated that their decision to endorse the federal lawmaker was informed by his legislative representation and developmental projects executed across Bassa and Dekina Local Government Areas, which they described as unprecedented in the history of the constituency. They noted that consolidating on existing projects required continuity in representation.
In his remarks, Rt. Hon. Paul Gowon Haruna expressed appreciation to the groups for their solidarity and confidence in his stewardship. The lawmaker stated that the endorsements would serve as an impetus to sustain his constituency outreach and legislative duties, reaffirming his commitment to delivering further democratic dividends if granted a renewed mandate by the electorate in 2027.
While the endorsements signal early mobilization by loyalists within the constituency ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle, political observers note that formal party primaries and broader consultations across various wards in Bassa and Dekina will ultimately shape the final contest for the House of Representatives seat.
