Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has called on lawmakers from the state to unite behind Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s re-election bid in 2027, emphasizing the need for political stability and continuity.
Bello made the appeal during a Ramadan Iftar gathering attended by prominent political figures, including members of the House of Representatives, Deputy Majority Leader Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Halims, Hon. Leke Abejide of the ADC, and members of the Kogi State House of Assembly. Addressing the gathering, Bello urged them to remain steadfast in their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and align with Ododo’s administration to sustain the progress achieved during his tenure.
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He stressed that ensuring Ododo’s re-election should be their top priority, assuring that other political considerations would be addressed afterward. “Let us all join together and ensure Ododo’s re-election in 2027. After that, we will carry every other person along,” he reportedly told the lawmakers.
Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Halims reaffirmed their loyalty to both the former and incumbent governors, pledging continued support for the APC-led government.
However, Bello’s comments have sparked strong reactions, particularly from political stakeholders in Kogi West, who accused him of trying to maintain control over the state’s political structure at their expense. A stakeholder who spoke to The Bureau Newspaper criticized the statement, calling it an attempt to sideline Kogi West.
“Yahaya Bello wants to hold onto power by all means without considering the people of Kogi West. The people of Kogi West are not fools. We must resist this very scam from Yahaya Bello,” the source said.
The development has further heightened political tension in the state, fueling debates on equity, power rotation, and inclusion ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
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