Kogi state is one of the states that was created by the military administration of General Ibrahim Babangida in 1991. Since the creation of the state three people have been elected as the Executive Governor of the state. They are Prince (Pa) Audu Abubakar (1992-1993 and 1999-2003), Ibrahim Idris (2003-2011) and Captain Idris Wada (Incumbent). This article is however the choice between PDP Candidate Captain Idris Wada and his major contender Prince (Pa) Abubakar Audu of the APC.

CAPTAIN IDRIS WADA:
Infrastructure:
There are lots of propaganda all over the internet accusing Wada of non-performance since taking over the saddle. A critical look into the Wada administration will make one appreciate the level of development that Kogi has experienced since the former flight captain took over the mantle of leadership. Shortly after Captain Idris Wada took over from immediate predecessor Ibrahim Idris, Kogi state was greeted by flood in 2012. the Wada administration immediately embarked on the construction of 275 Housing units in Gadumo Village, Lokoja to house 275 families that was displaced by the flood. The government delievered on the project. The Wada administration is at present embarking on 500 units houses in Lokoja, at present 280 houses are almost at the completion level. The government of Captain Idris Wada is also embarking on the Kogi state University Teaching Hospital, it established modern Diagnostic Center at the specialist hospital, Lokoja and renovated ALL General Hospitals of Kogi state. The administration built both male and female hostels for students of Kogi state University, Ayingba. The administration with partnership of the Koreans also built an ultra-modern Vocational Training Centre. The administration electrified over 400 villages and built Health centers across the state. At present, the administration of Wada is Building an an 11-storey Kogi House in Central District of FCT among others. Time will not permit me to mention road project that was embarked on by the administration.

Civil Servants Welfare Under Wada::
Captain Idris Wada can be credited as ONE OF THE FEW GOVERNORS that have been meeting the wage demands of Civil servants in Nigeria. Since coming to power in January 2012 with exception of May 2015. The Captain Idris Wada led-Kogi state government has always met the salary obligation of its workforce as at when due. The only time the state had challenge in payment was in May 2015. The allocation that came to Kogi that period was N2.7 billion while the wage bill of Kogi state was N3.1billion. This is even when some RICHER states were owing workers their legitimate entitlemnt. In May 2014, Wada fired the Chairman and Members of Kogi State Universal Education Board, SUBEB for diverting salaries of Primary school Teachers in the state. These are FACTS!

Internal Generated Revenue Under Wada:
When Wada came into power, the IGR of Kogi state was meagre N100million per month. At present, the IGR of Kogi state is about N600million per month. Under Wada led Kogi state, the state became the HIGHEST PRODUCER of Cassava in Nigeria thanks to Wada's stride in Agriculture. All these are facts!

Wada, a Good Manager of Resources:
Kogi state is not among the 'rich' states in Nigeria. It's monthly average revenue + IGR is about N3.2billion, while it's overheads guld about N3.1 billion. Despite the challenges, the state's achieved relative success under Wada administration. In terms of debt the state under Wada was granted a bond of N20billion but only N8billion has been withdrawn while they still have untapped N12billion waiting. Can this be said of 'WEALTHY' states like Lagos, Rivers, Imo, Delta, Akwa Ibom etc? Don't forget that Kogi is a civil servants states but Wada has been working round the clock to industralise it.

While we can't deny that some roads and some other infrastructure in Kogi state are eye-sore, we also must appreciate the resources at the disposal of Idris Wada Administration. Kogi is a state with very limited resources but huge responsibilities. I believe that Wada will consolidate on his achievement so far when re-elected. The only sin of Wada is that he isn't a propagandists and not the type that spend valuable millions on the media.


PA ABUBAKAR AUDU
Audu Abubakar was fortunate to be the First Executive Governor of Kogi state for 20 months between January 1992 and November 1993. He was again re-elected as the second Executive Governor of the state between 1999 and 2003. Having had such rare opportunity, one had expected him to prove Kogi electorate right and pay them with democratic dividends. Alas, HE FAILED. He was arrogant, corrupt and personalise the state. Yes, he built Housing Units but for PUBLIC SERVANTS (Politicians) and not Civil servants. It is true that he renovated the Government House that he was staying. It is true that he established Kogi state University but he PERSONALISED it and named it after himself "Prince Abubakar Audu University" despite protest. It took Governor Ibrahim Idris to reverse the madness. Audu Abubakar is also accused and is standing trial since for fleecing Kogi state of their hard-earned billions. In 2006, Audu ran into hiding and was declared WANTED by the Ribadu-led EFCC. He was arrested SIX months later in Jos. Audu also filed different cases to stop his prosecution while seeking for governorship office and immunity. In 2012 November, the Supreme Court threw away Audu's case seeking to stop his prosecution. In December that year, Audu fled the country for the UK to avoid his prosecution. The case of Audu is still on. Does Kogi deserve such a man? When Audu was defeated in 2003 as an incumbent, there was mild jubilation in Lokoja, Ayimgba, Okene and all part of Kogi state. Audu since his ouster has stood for the same office TWICE in 2007 and 2011 and was rejected by Kogi people. Audu has wasted his productive years, he is 68years already. What else does he want?


The PDP and APC Candidates:
HAving looked at both candidates, it is clear that the APC is determined to use Audu to punish Kogi people, while the PDP is interested in using Wada to consolidate on its giant stride. At 55, Wada is determined and still in his productive years to do more for Kogi state. Audu at 68, his worn out and administratively worthless all through the period the he led the state. His productive years couldn't deliver any result to Kogi state. He's a cancer to the state.



May God Bless Kogi State (Amen)

TonyeBarcanista:
"HAving looked at both candidates, it is clear that the APC is determined to use Audu to punish Kogi people, while the PDP is interested in using Wada to consolidate on its giant stride."

This clown shaaaaa



What else do you want from someone that single handedly created over 100 electrification schemes and 65 water projects created in a short and limited time ? He contributed greatly to education in that state by establishing more than enough polytechnics , numerous TV stations and Radio Stations. The list is countless.
#KogiBeWise.

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This thread will be interesting.. Lemme park here

UrennaNkoli:
This clown shaaaaa

The era of propaganda is over. Bring out your own claim

Ok.

Everyone knows Abubakir Audu is the man to take Kogi state forward.

kennyman2000:
This thread will be interesting.. Lemme park here

I hope it is engaging and intellectual

WADA IS THE MAN TO BEAT ANYTIME ANYDAY, BESIDES THERE WILL BE A SPLIT IN APC CAMP IN COMING DAY. IF APC IS SERIOUS ABOUT THEIR FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION WHY IS THIS THIEF PA AUDU THEIR CANDIDATE. APC NOT REALLY SERIOUS ABOUT FIGHTING CORRUPTION. TO ME KOGI IS PDP

The Height of joblessness!!

erunz:
WADA IS THE MAN TO BEAT ANYTIME ANYDAY, BESIDES THERE WILL BE A SPLIT IN APC CAMP IN COMING DAY. IF APC IS SERIOUS ABOUT THEIR FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION WHY IS THIS THIEF PA AUDU THEIR CANDIDATE. APC NOT REALLY SERIOUS ABOUT FIGHTING CORRUPTION. TO ME KOGI IS PDP

I want to challenge those APC propagandist or anyone to dispute the content of the original post. Those that are in tune with the governance of Kogi state and have witnessed the governments of Audu and Wada will tell you that Audu's tenure was a disaster. Unfortunately, Audu was the FIRST and SECOND Executive Governor of the state and laid a very worthless foundation.

Barcanista, you are the most despicable human on earth. Quote me anywhere! Have you been to Kogi of late? May God develop your life the way Wada developed Kogi, Amen!!

People Who have never in their life stepped a feet in Ganaja, or even Aiyetorro-Gbedde or even Zenith Bank Junction Okene will be analysing Kogi polls Online...

Audu and Wada are both from KogiEast (Igalas) The highest populated area in the state...Audu will beat Wada in Igala area ( 2) Okene zone are ready to vote for APC at any cost, I don't know y tho maybe the love for Buhari... I can't say how Kogi West will vote for Now...

But Wada is gone already... (No federal might to help him out) salaries till now still pending!! Does he wanna pay 2days to the Governorship election?

Stop Analysing from Afar brodas

Both Wada and Audu are thieves.... lol But Kogites will prefer an Audu...

Well let the best candidate emerge victorious

Kogi is cursed with bad leadership.Both of them are useless morons.lf i was born in kogi i will either vote APGA OR LP or stay at home while cursing both fools

Since barcanista, let me sit down and read

AMINDA:
Barcanista, you are the most despicable human on earth. Quote me anywhere! Have you been to Kogi of late? May God develop your life the way Wada developed Kogi, Amen!!

Aminda, you don't have to be swearing. I am challenging you to counter the points raised. I never said Kogi is an eldorado, at the same time I maintained and still maintaining that with the resources at the disposal of Wada and his administrative/managerial skill, Kogi has grown to grace and has achieved relative success.

You're always seeking attention. Idris Wada has been the worse Governor of the state in recent time. Those that followed the media visit organized by the then Minister of Information, Jerry Gana across the country, taking the number of projects started and finished by the governors (1999-2003); would remember that Audu Abubakar of Kogi State came second after Peter Odili. Immediately the result was announced at the gala night, many Nigerians accused the FG led by the PDP of being bias, giving the best prize to Peter Odili (PDP) because he was from the same party. Audu Abubakar was from APP.

Ezenwammadu:
Kogi is cursed with bad leadership.Both of them are useless morons.lf i was born in kogi i will either vote APGA OR LP or stay at home while cursing both fools

Kogi is not cursed! Audu destroyed Kogi but Wada has been rebuilding Kogi. Please read the content of the original post and bring your criticism/submission.

Let the people of Kogi state decide who governs them. They know better.
Acidosis, where are you?

TonyeBarcanista:
Kogi is not cursed! Audu destroyed Kogi but Wada has been rebuilding Kogi. Please read the content of the original post and bring your criticism/submission.

Lol Audu isn't an Angel...Yes, But with Wada as PDP Candidate Audu doesn't need to campaign any longer...

Anyigba peeps have started mobilising heavily for Audu his incompetency brought PAAU sorry KSU...lol

it is a lost war for PDP

UrennaNkoli:
Everyone knows Abubakir Audu is the man to take Kogi state forward.

A man who spent public fund to establish a university and name it after himself is not worthy of pubic office.A man who stole billions and tried to use the law to avoid accountabilty should be hanged

Kogite should vote for APGA or LP candidate

You are out of touch with Kogi politics. While APC won the Presidential election, 3 Senate and 6 out of 9 Reps in Kogi state, the PDP swept 14 out of the 25 Seats of Kogi state House of Assembly. We all know that the 'Sai Buhari' madness was the major factor in the March 28 election. Audu has been running helter skelter, I tell you that even a section of APC establishment in Kogi state don't want him. His running mate has no electoral value in kogi state still. Wada will sweep the poll

GabrielSuswam:
People Who have never in their life stepped a feet in Ganaja, or even Aiyetorro-Gbedde or even Zenith Bank Junction Okene will be analysing Kogi polls Online...

Audu and Wada are both from KogiEast (Igalas) The highest populated area in the state...Audu will beat Wada in Igala area ( 2) Okene zone are ready to vote for APC at any cost, I don't know y tho maybe the love for Buhari... I can't say how Kogi West will vote for Now...

But Wada is gone already... (No federal might to help him out) salaries till now still pending!! Does he wanna pay 2days to the Governorship election?

Stop Analysing from Afar brodas

Both Wada and Audu are thieves.... lol But Kogites will prefer an Audu...

Well let the best candidate emerge victorious

Rooting for neither of them, both are equally terrible candidates. Kogi guys have to choose between the devil and the deep blue sea.
Yahaya Bello in APC and Echocho in PDP would have been better candidates.
Anyways, the odds seem to favour the corrupt old pervert Audu

No time to make noise. We go flog Wada commot come November. Audu Atta Adoja for Kogi. No shaking

NgeneUkwenu:


May You And Your Family Witness The Kind Of Giant Strides Wada Bestowed On The Lives Of Kogites, Forever In Jesus Name!

"3-legged being disguising to be a female on nairaland, madam fake economist. Bring out points, or go and die if you have nothing to say. Barcanista is back, and his coming back is going to be suicidal for all apc rog ues". Quote me anywhere.

TonyeBarcanista:
You are out of touch with Kogi politics. While APC won the Presidential election, 3 Senate and 6 out of 9 Reps in Kogi state, the PDP swept 14 out of the 25 Seats of Kogi state House of Assembly. We all know that the 'Sai Buhari' madness was the major factor in the March 28 election. Audu has been running helter skelter, I tell you that even a section of APC establishment in Kogi state don't want him. His running mate has no electoral value in kogi state still. Wada will sweep the poll

Lol Wada sweep Kogi polls? Nope Bro... The day Buhari and his entourage will come to raise the hands of Wada up in Kogi it is FINISHED... well November isn't far any longer let's see how it goes...

TonyeBarcanista:
I hope it is engaging and intellectual

Intellectual?

A thread started by you?

GabrielSuswam:


Lol Audu isn't an Angel...Yes, But with Wada as PDP Candidate Audu doesn't need to campaign any longer...

Anyigba peeps have started mobilising heavily for Audu his incompetency brought PAAU sorry KSU...lol

it is a lost war for PDP

Bros, lol @ PAAU... Haha! Wada is building the University Teaching Hospital. His government also constructed hostels for them. Kogites are rallying round Wada to ensure that he returns to power for a fresh term come January 2016.

I mean contributions to posters.lol

okolochyke:


Intellectual?

A thread started by you?

TonyeBarcanista:
I mean contributions to posters.lol

Ok lol

GabrielSuswam:


Lol Wada sweep Kogi polls? Nope Bro... The day Buhari and his entourage will come to raise the hands of Wada up in Kogi it is FINISHED... well November isn't far any longer let's see how it goes...

With the poor performance of Buhari or what? Buhari has no project in Kogi to campaign with. We shall ask him to PROBE Audu and leave Kogi alone. Buhari and Audu will FAIL again in Edo