Governor Ahmed Ododo, address marginalisation of Idah
Naija News • Feb 23
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Your Excellenc,
I write with deep respect for your office and with abiding faith in your commitment to justice, equity, and inclusive governance. As the Governor of Kogi state, you bear the historic responsibility of ensuring that every section of our dear state feels a sense of belonging. It is in this spirit that this letter draws your attention to the lingering issue of political imbalance within Kogi East, specifically, the marginalisation of Idah local government area in senatorial representation since the return of democracy in 1999.
Since Nigeria’s democratic rebirth in 1999, the Senate seat for Kogi East has rotated among various local government areas within the district. However, a careful look at the trajectory of representation reveals a pattern that has left...