Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State, under the aegis of the Kogi Progressive Stakeholders Forum (KPSF), have resolved to mobilise grassroots support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.
The resolution was announced by the Chairman of KPSF and former Governor of Kogi State, Idris Wada, in Lokoja on Wednesday during the inauguration of the forum. He said the newly convened body was established to mobilise and unite grassroots supporters of the APC towards the successful prosecution of President Tinubu’s second term bid.
Wada explained that the forum was created as a platform for collective engagement, consultation and mobilisation at the grassroots ahead of future political activities. He emphasised that inclusiveness remains a core principle of the forum, stressing that all party members, regardless of status or interest, must be carried along in efforts to strengthen the party and deepen democratic participation.
He called on party members across the state to embrace peace, unity and internal cohesion, noting that only a united party could effectively support the President’s reform agenda and secure victory in forthcoming party primaries and the 2027 presidential election.
“The essence of the meeting is to bring together all party members to ensure president Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu pick the ticket of the party, and support him to be elected back to office in 2027 presidential election”, he said.
Earlier, the Vice Chairman of the forum, Alhaji Suleiman Baba Ali, stated that the group was formed to promote unity within the party and address identifiable gaps ahead of future elections. He expressed optimism that President Tinubu would secure overwhelming votes from the Kogi electorate in 2027, noting that the President’s leadership and ongoing reforms have continued to inspire confidence across the country.
He added that the reforms being implemented by the administration would ultimately reposition Nigeria for sustainable growth and development.
Also speaking, Senator Sunday Karimi urged party members and supporters across the 21 local government areas of the state to remain steadfast, united and focused on consolidating the gains of the party. He emphasised that collective grassroots efforts are crucial to electoral success and encouraged members to express grievances constructively to avoid internal division as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.
“We know there are so many people in this state that are not happy, and if we leave them like that, we will not win 2027 elections. We want Mr. President to win and win well.
“We are not fighting anybody, but we are not pretenders. We are people that love Mr. President, we love Kogi and want to move the state forward.
“Voice out your grievances , there will be changes. When we have a situation where we can not tell each other the truth, then we are in trouble”, he said.
In his remarks, former Director General of the National Productivity Centre, Dr. Kashim Akor, acknowledged that some party members were aggrieved but lacked channels to express their concerns. He said the forum had created an avenue for members to channel their grievances with the expectation that they would be addressed.
Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Abutu Yaro, urged members to participate actively in the ongoing APC e-registration exercise to enable them elect leaders of their choice to represent the party. He encouraged stakeholders to return to their respective wards and communities to mobilise more residents to join the party.
The meeting concluded with the endorsement of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office, with members voting overwhelmingly in support. Delegates from the three senatorial districts of the state attended the meeting and were charged to embark on comprehensive grassroots mobilisation to secure overwhelming votes for the President in both the party primaries and the 2027 presidential election.
