Journalist Clinches Kogi PDP Assembly Ticket, Vows Purposeful Representation
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At a glance
- Samuel Idoko, a journalist and media strategist, has secured the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket for the Ogugu State Constituency in the 2027 Kogi State House of Assembly election.
- Idoko, currently Head of Media to Senator Natasha Hadiza Akpoti-Uduaghan, was unopposed in his nomination and pledged to champion people-oriented legislation and accountable representation.
- His priorities include sponsoring impactful laws for infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for youth and women, aiming for purposeful and accountable representation.
Journalist Samuel Idoko has clinched the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket to represent the Ogugu State Constituency in the 2027 Kogi State House of Assembly election. Idoko, who also serves as Head of Media to Senator Natasha Hadiza Akpoti-Uduaghan, officially became the party's standard-bearer after receiving the PDP Certificate of Return and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination forms.
To the glory of God Almighty, I have received my PDP Certificate of Return and INEC nomination forms as the sole candidate of our great party for the Ogugu State Constituency in the 2027 Kogi State House of Assembly election. I am deeply humbled by this privilege and grateful for the confidence reposed in me.
His unopposed nomination is viewed by stakeholders as a strong endorsement of his experience in media, legislative communication, and grassroots engagement. Idoko expressed deep humility and gratitude for the confidence placed in him by God, the PDP leadership, delegates, party members, and the people of the Ogugu State Constituency.
This mandate is not about me; it is about the aspirations of our people. I remain committed to running an issue-based campaign that focuses on the needs, welfare and development of every community in Ogugu State Constituency.
"This mandate is not about me; it is about the aspirations of our people," Idoko stated, emphasizing his commitment to an issue-based campaign focused on the needs and development of every community within the constituency. He aims to improve the welfare of the people, prioritizing their needs over personal interests.
If elected into the Kogi State House of Assembly, I will be a strong voice for our people. My commitment is to sponsor impactful legislation, attract meaningful development, empower our youths and women, and ensure that the interests of Ogugu State Constituency are effectively represented.
Should he win, Idoko plans to sponsor legislation to enhance infrastructure, broaden access to quality education and healthcare, create economic opportunities for youth and women, and attract sustainable development projects. He vowed to be a strong voice for his constituents, ensuring their interests are effectively represented in the Kogi State House of Assembly. He also called for unity among party faithful and residents to achieve electoral victory in the 2027 polls.
I urge every member of our great party and all well-meaning sons and daughters of Ogugu to remain united. Together, we can build a constituency where every citizen has the opportunity to thrive. This is the beginning of a journey to deliver purposeful and accountable repres
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