A pressure group within the All Progressives Congress, the All Comrades Alliance for Tinubu (ACAT), has declared Dr. Joe Erico Ahmeh winner of the Kogi East senatorial primary. The announcement was made by ACAT's State Coordinator, Oguche Richard, at a press briefing on Tuesday in Lokoja. The primary election was held on Monday, 18 May, with official results expected to be released by the party's National Working Committee in Abuja.
Despite the standing directive, ACAT claimed Dr. Ahmeh emerged victorious based on polling unit results from across the senatorial district. The group affirmed the credibility of the process in all parts of Kogi East and dismissed any opposition as driven by selfish interests.
"The overwhelming participation of party members clearly showed that the APC remains united and strong. The outcome is a true reflection of the aspirations of our people," Oguche said. ACAT credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for fostering internal democracy within the party and praised APC leadership for a transparent process.
The group also commended former Governor Yahaya Bello for political inclusiveness and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for promoting unity in Kogi State. Dr. Ahmeh's emergence was described as a "victory for democracy, party unity, and the collective aspiration of the people," with ACAT citing his credibility and leadership capacity.
Oguche urged aggrieved members to accept the outcome in the spirit of sportsmanship and party loyalty. He expressed confidence that Dr. Ahmeh would be magnanimous in victory and carry all stakeholders along. "We stand firmly with Dr. Erico, with the APC, and with truth and justice. The credibility of this process should not be subjected to unnecessary controversy," he added.
ACAT is declaring a winner before the APC's national body has released official results, creating confusion over who truly controls the party's narrative. Dr. Erico Ahmeh's alleged victory stands unconfirmed by the party's central authority, leaving room for disputes among Kogi East APC members. The premature celebration undermines the very process ACAT claims to defend. Party unity appears more performative than real when factions act ahead of official channels.
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