Equity, Justice, and the Kogi Mandate: The Time for Faleke Is Now.

In the natural course of political order, Hon. James Faleke should have rightly assumed the mandate following the sudden and unfortunate passing of Prince Abubakar Audu, which occurred shortly before the formal announcement of the 2015 Kogi State gubernatorial election results.

However, providence redirected the outcome in favour of Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who emerged as governor despite neither contesting nor winning the said election. Such is the inscrutable nature of divine will, beyond the reach of human comprehension.

Having completed his constitutionally allowed two terms in office, Governor Bello understandably exercised the privileges of incumbency to install his preferred successor, thereby seeking to consolidate his political influence and preserve his legacy.

Hon. Faleke, though deeply aggrieved by what was widely perceived as a political injustice, pursued redress through all legitimate and constitutional channels. When these efforts yielded no tangible result, he chose to submit himself to the sovereign will of God, maintaining steadfast loyalty to his party and contributing to its progress in every possible way throughout the intervening years.

It is now imperative for the party to seize the forthcoming 2027 gubernatorial election as an opportunity to rectify this historical injustice.

The political equilibrium of Kogi State demands equity, fairness, and inclusion. It is the turn of Kogi West to hold the key to Lugard House.

By every measure of merit, experience, and commitment, Hon. James Faleke stands eminently qualified to lead Kogi State. It is, indeed, his turn to serve as governor.