Dare Babalola
The Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, has started that members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will mount pressure on the lawmaker representing Yagba Federal Constituency, Leke Abejide, to join the ruling party.
Fanwo ignited fresh political conversations ahead of the 2027 general elections while advocating for strategic political realignments within the state.
The commissioner, in a Facebook post on Friday, described Abejide as a “serial winner” and a proven performer, revealing ongoing efforts to persuade the two-term lawmaker to defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to what he called “the largest party in Africa,” a phrase widely interpreted as a reference to the APC.
“Elder Leke Abejide is my man. He has contested twice and won twice from the opposition. The idea now is to mount pressure on him to use the platform of the largest party in Africa to contest the next election. He is still in ADC but we will not relent in bringing a performer and a serial winner to our party,” Fanwo stated.
The commissioner emphasized that Abejide’s status as a ranking member of the House of Representatives places Yagba Federal Constituency in a position of advantage, noting that aligning with a dominant political platform could further amplify development in the area.
According to him, retaining such political clout within the ruling party would enhance federal representation and potentially attract more dividends of democracy to the constituency.
Fanwo’s remarks also extended to the internal political dynamics of Mopamuro Local Government Area, where he called for unity and a shift towards coalition-building rather than isolated political contests.
In a notable appeal, the commissioner urged political stakeholders in Mopamuro to consider forming alliances with other blocs to strengthen their chances of future electoral success, suggesting that collaboration would yield greater long-term benefits.
“We all love Mopamuro. I voted for Mopamuro in 2019. I voted for Mopamuro in 2023. It is now time for Mopamuro to go into a strategic alliance for us to have our turn when others are with us,” he said.
He acknowledged the aspirations of other contenders from the area, describing them as “fantastic,” but stressed the importance of collective strategy over individual ambition as the 2027 elections approach.
Amid growing political activities and possible tensions triggered by early permutations, Fanwo called for calm and peaceful engagement among residents and political actors in Mopamuro.
“I call for calm in Mopamuro. We are peaceful people and we shall remain peaceful,” he added.
