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By Our Reporter. The Chairman-Elect of Ogori-Magongo Local Government Area, Hon. Ezekiel Sunday Osiako, has expressed profound gratitude to the people of Ogori-Magongo, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, and former Governor Yahaya Bello for their support in his victory at the just-concluded Local Government polls. Osiako, who contested on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), emerged winner in the election conducted on Saturday, October 18, 2026, across the 21 Local Government Areas of Kogi State by the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC). Speaking after he was declared winner, the Chairman-Elect described his victory as a victory for the entire people of Ogori-Magongo and a call to dedicated service. "I want to thank God Almighty, thank our leader, His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who gave us the platform, thank His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for providing a level playing field and adequate security, and thank Hon. Goke Adabene...

The candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) for Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency, Hon.Chief  Yusuf Adejo Yusuf, has called on his supporters to remain resolute and focused ahead of the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence of victory at the polls. Speaking during a media interaction, Yusuf said his decision to contest is driven by the urgent need for qualitative and responsible representation for the people of Dekina/Bassa. "My message is to enjoin them to be resolute, steadfast and prepared for victory. Let them remain focused and continue to engage their people within their communities, enlighten them and educate them on the need for qualitative representation," he said. On his chances in the forthcoming election, the YPP candidate stated that with the support of the people and God, victory is assured. "With the people and with God on our side, by the special grace of God, I think we are coasting to victory. We know that the road will not b...

Former Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Botswana, Amb. Isaac Onuh, on Saturday cast his vote at Obakume Polling Unit 13 in the ongoing Omala Local Government council election in Kogi State. Amb. Onuh joined other eligible voters at the polling unit to exercise his civic right as the electoral process continued in the area. As of the time of filing this report, voting at the polling unit was peaceful, with no incident reported. The exercise continued as voters in Obakume turned out to participate in the election and elect their local government leadership. Hassan Abubakar- Editor . 

How I wish the peace, unity and renewed sense of togetherness we are witnessing in Ebiraland, my ancestral home, could endure beyond every political season. Our history reminds us that peace is not something to be taken for granted, but a collective achievement that must be protected by every generation. Today, as we conducted the local government chairmanship elections in our communities, Ebiraland had another opportunity to demonstrate the importance of peaceful political participation and unity across clan lines. With the official results expected to be announced soon, our people await the outcome of the democratic process. Regardless of the results, the peace, dignity and brotherhood of Anebira must remain paramount. With the 2027 elections approaching, it is encouraging to see signs of greater unity among our people, with fewer visible divisions along clan lines. This atmosphere offers renewed hope that political differences no longer have to determine the strength of ...

How I wish the peace, unity and renewed sense of togetherness we are witnessing in Ebiraland, my ancestral home, could endure beyond every political season. Our history reminds us that peace is not something to be taken for granted, but a collective achievement that must be protected by every generation. Today, as we conducted the local government chairmanship elections in our communities, Ebiraland had another opportunity to demonstrate the importance of peaceful political participation and unity across clan lines. With the official results expected to be announced soon, our people await the outcome of the democratic process. Regardless of the results, the peace, dignity and brotherhood of Anebira must remain paramount. With the 2027 elections approaching, it is encouraging to see signs of greater unity among our people, with fewer visible divisions along clan lines. This atmosphere offers renewed hope that political differences no longer have to determine the strength of our relation...

All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwarts, political leaders and critical stakeholders on Thursday converged on Abejukolo, headquarters of Omala Local Government Area, for the grand finale of the campaign of Hon. Mark Ediboh Ameh, the party's chairmanship candidate for the October 18, 2026 Local Government election. The rally, which drew a mammoth crowd of party faithful, youth groups, women leaders and community supporters from across the 11 wards of Omala, was described as a show of unity and strength for the APC in the area. The venue was filled with party flags, banners and solidarity songs as supporters reaffirmed their commitment to deliver victory for the party on Saturday. Speaking at the event, APC leaders and stakeholders described Hon. Ameh as a loyal, grassroots-oriented and tested leader with proven capacity to deliver development at the third tier of government. They urged electorates in Omala to turn out en-masse and vote for APC, assuring the...