Kogi East APC leaders defend primary result, ask incumbent senator to accept defeat

The recent All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election in Kogi East has ignited a fierce internal dispute, with party leaders and stakeholders standing firm behind the declared results. They have issued a strong call for Senator Jibrin Isah, widely known as Echocho, to accept his defeat, emphasizing the paramount importance of party unity and stability above individual grievances.

This defense of the primary's integrity comes in direct response to Senator Isah's public rejection of the outcome. He has leveled serious accusations of widespread irregularities and alleged that electoral materials were manipulated, even threatening political retribution against the state governor, Usman Ododo. The senator's outburst stems from his surprisingly low vote count, which he attributes to a deliberate plot orchestrated by the governor to undermine his political future, particularly his perceived ambitions for the governorship.

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The battle line has been drawn.

The stakeholders, speaking through Abubakar Rajab, have countered these claims, asserting that the election was conducted freely and fairly across all nine local government areas. They highlighted the decisive victory of Joseph Erico, who secured a significant majority of votes, underscoring the will of the party faithful as expressed through the ballot. The leaders' press conference was a clear attempt to quell the controversy and present a united front, urging all aggrieved aspirants to embrace the results for the collective good of the APC in Kogi East.

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He was told that I would contest for governor against him. Well, with the latest development, I will now contest for the governorship position against Governor Ododo when the time comes.