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A political interest group, the Kogi East Elites Forum, has criticized Senator Sunday Karimi, representing Kogi West, for his recent comments at the 2025 Kabba Day Celebration, calling them “unguided” and threatening to the state’s peace and unity.
In a statement, the forum’s spokesperson, Alhaji Abubakar Yakubu Rajab, distanced Kogi East from any plans to oust Governor Usman Ododo from office in 2027, contrary to Karimi’s claims.
The group labeled Karimi a “deceptive agent” and urged Kogites to disregard his statements.
“As a federal lawmaker, Karimi is supposed to be mindful of his utterances and not say or do anything to overheat the polity. ”
“The people of Kogi East are not dullards; we clearly know what is good for us and what is good for Kogi State as a whole.”
“In furtherance of this admonition, Kogites should be wary of deceptive agents like Karimi ahead of the 2027 general elections because he is positioning himself for his own interest, not the interest of the good people of Kogi West and Kogi State.””the statement reads.
The Elites Forum reaffirmed its support for Governor Ododo, citing his exceptional leadership, humility, and administrative acumen.
They highlighted his achievements, including free education, infrastructure development, and efforts to combat insecurity.
“The forum would like to make it abundantly clear to Senator Karimi that his statements are mere figments of his imagination, as Kogi State is now resolute and united behind His Excellency, Ahmed Usman Ododo, and President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, come 2027.”
“Our Governor has displayed the highest level of humility, responsiveness, and exceptional administrative acumen”
“Through his resilience, the Governor is working to establish industrial parks and free trade zones to catalyze industrialization; the airport project design has been completed in record time; the ongoing construction of an international market in Lokoja will boost commercial activities and generate employment for our teeming youths”
“His landmark introduction of free education; revitalization and equipping of primary health care centers across the state; prompt payment of salaries to civil servants and pensions to retirees; scholarships to students in tertiary institutions; infrastructure development in roads, water, and educational sectors; and his sincere fight against insecurity is second to none.”they stated.
The group urged President Bola Tinubu to ignore Karimi’s divisive tendencies, emphasizing that the Senatorial Districts in Kogi State are not at odds.
They also called on the people of Kogi State to ensure Governor Ododo completes his constitutional tenure of eight years.
