2023 Kogi Guber Election: Letter to Senator Natasha

By Ismail Omipidan

I have never met Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan before. But I have followed her political engagements over the years. She comes across as a politically savvy Nigerian, who is passionate about addressing the plight of her people. This is why I am reaching out to you today with this message.

Before I proceed to deliver my message, I would like to declare that I have not had a one-on-one meeting with Governor Yahaya Bello before. The only Kogi notable politicians I have had close contact with are Captain Idris Wada and the late Audu Abubakar's son, who expressed interest in running for the governorship of the State in 2019. However, I understand that my message may not sit well with some of my Igala friends, and for that, I offer my sincere apologies in advance.

As someone with roots in Osun cum Benue, born in Texas, which serves as the headquarters of the Idoma nation, I have historical knowledge of how the Igala people, before moving to Kogi in August 1991 following its creation, made political life quite challenging for other parts of the State. And since they got to Kogi, they held sway until 2015 when a new dispensation emerged. They are, therefore, not qualified to speak about justice and equity in the political equation of Kogi State.

Dear Distinguished Senator Natasha, this is where I seek your attention. Politics is influenced by interest, sentiment, and emotion. As Drew Westen, a professor in the Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry at Emory University, Atlanta Georgia, noted, "in politics, when reason and emotion collide, emotion invariably wins." It is worth acknowledging that the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Alhaji Usman Ododo, is AnEbira, like yourself. Thus, any misgivings you may have against Governor Yahaya Bello should not be visited upon Ododo.

Alhamdulillah, Allah has restored your seat at the Senate. I congratulate you for being dogged and steadfast over that struggle. You should, however, acknowledge the fact that you succeeded largely because majority of Ebira people wanted you. Today, majority of Ebira people want Ododo's success at the polls, and as such, hindering his path may not be well-received by them. This is why you shouldn't be seen to be a stumbling block to his emergence, for there is always a tomorrow in politics. This Saturday is about emotions.

Again, recently I tested the Adam Smith's Rational Choice Theory in one of my works, in establishing some of the factors that influence voters' choice of candidate in an election. And it was established that voters’ decisions and choice of candidates were also influenced by their self-interests and personal gains.
Politics often leans on self-interest, and an average Ebira individual would view Ododo's triumph as a personal gain, and may therefore not forgive anyone that is seen or perceived to have worked against such interest.

The Rational Choice Theory was propounded by Philosopher Adams Smith in 1776. The theory is grounded in classical psychological literature positing that human beings take decision with relation to their needs and interest. It entails the claim to create a comprehensive explanatory model for social phenomena of any kind, and thus for every form of political communication as well (Vaidya, 2023).

This theory with relation to voting decisions, presupposes that voters use their self-interests to make choices that would provide them with the greatest benefit. These voters weigh their options and make the choice they think will serve their interest best. How these voters decide what will serve them best is usually dependent on their personal preferences. Proponents of Rational Choice theory believe that there is always a rational justification for behaviours and that individuals try to maximise their rewards because they are worth the cost.

Looking at the election at hand, Ododo is the only Ebira man in the race, meaning, all AnEBira would give him a bloc votes. The story is different for other candidates in the race.

Honourable Leke Abejide of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), who's a serving House of Representatives member, representing Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency, appears more popular than Senator Dino Melaye of the PDP in that area. So, he would share from the bloc votes that ordinarily should go to Dino. And there are other featherweight candidates from the area as well that will reduce Dino's votes drastically. Although, Muri Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, an Igala man, appears popular in Igala land. Again, unlike Ododo, he is not the only Igala man in the race. Therefore, he won't enjoy bloc votes as well.

Since all the other three major candidates consider Governor Bello, even though he is not on the ballot, as the 'enemy' whose party, the APC should not be given a chance to win this Saturday, their collaboration would have made the race a very tight one for Ododo. But since that has not happened and it is too late for it to happen, Ododo may perhaps carry the day. But I don't want this to happen without your imprint, Senator Natasha. This is the crux of my message to you.

I know that in your inner mind and considering what you stand for, you can never pray for a character like Senator Dino Melaye to be your governor. Notwithstanding your misgivings for Governor Yahaya Bello, consider the fact that he played a significant role in putting an end to the senseless clan clashes among the Ebira, which had plagued Ebiraland before he assumed office. In those days, whenever I am traveling from Otukpo to Ibadan, those clashes were a regular feature in Okene which sometimes distrupt movement of motorists.

To the APC leadership, both in the state and at the national level, I encourage you to reach out to Senator Natasha on behalf of Alhaji Usman Ododo. This may not require public gestures, but extending a hand of fellowship and fostering a mutually beneficial political relationship is paramount.

Finally, Senator Natasha, Ododo is the candidate and not Governor Yahaya Bello. Place him side-by-side with Senator Dino Melaye and tell yourself who between the two will do well for the good of Kogi. I rest my case for now, while we all keep our fingers crossed and await the outcome of Saturday's election in Kogi State.

Warm regards.

GOD WILL BLESS YOU FOR SPEAKING MY MIND,NATASHA SHOULD NOT BE EBIRA ENEMY COS THAT WILL BE VERY UNFORGIVING,
I LIKE HER DUE HER PERSONAL STRUGGLE TO BROUGHT DEVELOPMENT TO KOGI SENATORIAL CENTRAL DISTRICT.
THIS ELECTION IS UNIQUE IN ALL BEFORE.
SHE SHOULD NOT BE VILLAIN

The author thinks he is smart. He now see Natasha as a person of special interest who will give the opposition an upper hand.

He's trying to secure a special spot I kid you not the hustle is real.

slivertongue:
The author thinks he is smart. He now see Natasha as a person of special interest who will give the opposition an upper hand.

Reasonable advice

Weretuntun:
GOD WILL BLESS YOU FOR SPEAKING MY MIND,NATASHA SHOULD NOT BE EBIRA ENEMY COS THAT WILL BE VERY UNFORGIVING,
I LIKE HER DUE HER PERSONAL STRUGGLE TO BROUGHT DEVELOPMENT TO KOGI SENATORIAL CENTRAL DISTRICT.
THIS ELECTION IS UNIQUE IN ALL BEFORE.
SHE SHOULD NOT BE VILLAIN

With my knowledge of your Kogi state, the ebira don't have the numbers to win any free and fair election there...after the demise of the late governor who won the election for APC, every other election APC won were all written for them by inec based on directive from above as they use to say..!!

Further the way bello a half ebira man handled Kogi state made other ethnic groups see ebira unfit to rule...!! Bello had the opportunity to write his name in gold but blew it with his childish mentality and way of handling state affairs...!!

Natasha or not, does not change the fact on ground...you can take a que from the result of the last Presidential election in kogi state...how many vote did the ebira speaking areas and other areas produce...? do some comparison and you would understand that even if the major tribe in your state decides the field candidate for both the principal and deputy from their zone, they would still win the election...!!

Some of the ebira people are just living in self delusion and with the hope that inec would help them write result as usual but things may turn the other way all subject to how the powers that be wants thimgs to go....!!

Politics they say is a game of number and trust me from data available ebira don't have the number to win election in that multi ethnic state...infact out of the three major ethnic group they are the least and with bello attitude and character, it further distance the ebira from lots of other ethnic groups in that state...!!!

God bless you
, as an ebira and big nathasha fan, I pray she don't make that mistake, if not her political career will be over....
We Don too suffer from igalas.... Everyone looks while the Injustice were going on.... Suddenly they now know equities and fairness?

Oluwabash:
2023 Kogi Guber Election: Letter to Senator Natasha

By Ismail Omipidan

I have never met Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan before. But I have followed her political engagements over the years. She comes across as a politically savvy Nigerian, who is passionate about addressing the plight of her people. This is why I am reaching out to you today with this message.

Before I proceed to deliver my message, I would like to declare that I have not had a one-on-one meeting with Governor Yahaya Bello before. The only Kogi notable politicians I have had close contact with are Captain Idris Wada and the late Audu Abubakar's son, who expressed interest in running for the governorship of the State in 2019. However, I understand that my message may not sit well with some of my Igala friends, and for that, I offer my sincere apologies in advance.

As someone with roots in Osun cum Benue, born in Texas, which serves as the headquarters of the Idoma nation, I have historical knowledge of how the Igala people, before moving to Kogi in August 1991 following its creation, made political life quite challenging for other parts of the State. And since they got to Kogi, they held sway until 2015 when a new dispensation emerged. They are, therefore, not qualified to speak about justice and equity in the political equation of Kogi State.

Dear Distinguished Senator Natasha, this is where I seek your attention. Politics is influenced by interest, sentiment, and emotion. As Drew Westen, a professor in the Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry at Emory University, Atlanta Georgia, noted, "in politics, when reason and emotion collide, emotion invariably wins." It is worth acknowledging that the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Alhaji Usman Ododo, is AnEbira, like yourself. Thus, any misgivings you may have against Governor Yahaya Bello should not be visited upon Ododo.

Alhamdulillah, Allah has restored your seat at the Senate. I congratulate you for being dogged and steadfast over that struggle. You should, however, acknowledge the fact that you succeeded largely because majority of Ebira people wanted you. Today, majority of Ebira people want Ododo's success at the polls, and as such, hindering his path may not be well-received by them. This is why you shouldn't be seen to be a stumbling block to his emergence, for there is always a tomorrow in politics. This Saturday is about emotions.

Again, recently I tested the Adam Smith's Rational Choice Theory in one of my works, in establishing some of the factors that influence voters' choice of candidate in an election. And it was established that voters’ decisions and choice of candidates were also influenced by their self-interests and personal gains.
Politics often leans on self-interest, and an average Ebira individual would view Ododo's triumph as a personal gain, and may therefore not forgive anyone that is seen or perceived to have worked against such interest.

The Rational Choice Theory was propounded by Philosopher Adams Smith in 1776. The theory is grounded in classical psychological literature positing that human beings take decision with relation to their needs and interest. It entails the claim to create a comprehensive explanatory model for social phenomena of any kind, and thus for every form of political communication as well (Vaidya, 2023).

This theory with relation to voting decisions, presupposes that voters use their self-interests to make choices that would provide them with the greatest benefit. These voters weigh their options and make the choice they think will serve their interest best. How these voters decide what will serve them best is usually dependent on their personal preferences. Proponents of Rational Choice theory believe that there is always a rational justification for behaviours and that individuals try to maximise their rewards because they are worth the cost.

Looking at the election at hand, Ododo is the only Ebira man in the race, meaning, all AnEBira would give him a bloc votes. The story is different for other candidates in the race.

Honourable Leke Abejide of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), who's a serving House of Representatives member, representing Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency, appears more popular than Senator Dino Melaye of the PDP in that area. So, he would share from the bloc votes that ordinarily should go to Dino. And there are other featherweight candidates from the area as well that will reduce Dino's votes drastically. Although, Muri Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, an Igala man, appears popular in Igala land. Again, unlike Ododo, he is not the only Igala man in the race. Therefore, he won't enjoy bloc votes as well.

Since all the other three major candidates consider Governor Bello, even though he is not on the ballot, as the 'enemy' whose party, the APC should not be given a chance to win this Saturday, their collaboration would have made the race a very tight one for Ododo. But since that has not happened and it is too late for it to happen, Ododo may perhaps carry the day. But I don't want this to happen without your imprint, Senator Natasha. This is the crux of my message to you.

I know that in your inner mind and considering what you stand for, you can never pray for a character like Senator Dino Melaye to be your governor. Notwithstanding your misgivings for Governor Yahaya Bello, consider the fact that he played a significant role in putting an end to the senseless clan clashes among the Ebira, which had plagued Ebiraland before he assumed office. In those days, whenever I am traveling from Otukpo to Ibadan, those clashes were a regular feature in Okene which sometimes distrupt movement of motorists.

To the APC leadership, both in the state and at the national level, I encourage you to reach out to Senator Natasha on behalf of Alhaji Usman Ododo. This may not require public gestures, but extending a hand of fellowship and fostering a mutually beneficial political relationship is paramount.

Finally, Senator Natasha, Ododo is the candidate and not Governor Yahaya Bello. Place him side-by-side with Senator Dino Melaye and tell yourself who between the two will do well for the good of Kogi. I rest my case for now, while we all keep our fingers crossed and await the outcome of Saturday's election in Kogi State.

Warm regards.

@floky215. all what you saying is base on social medie lie propaganda, i have been to kogi state for 5 years, i did discover ever truth about the state, ebira pple is the most populated tribe in kogi, forget about what l.g.a number, my only concern is kogi central.and natasha is the only person that i am think of.if she spoil ebira chance, ebira pple is going to hate her forever.
Whatever,whatever ododo is going to win.

Weretuntun:
GOD WILL BLESS YOU FOR SPEAKING MY MIND,NATASHA SHOULD NOT BE EBIRA ENEMY COS THAT WILL BE VERY UNFORGIVING,
I LIKE HER DUE HER PERSONAL STRUGGLE TO BROUGHT DEVELOPMENT TO KOGI SENATORIAL CENTRAL DISTRICT.
THIS ELECTION IS UNIQUE IN ALL BEFORE.
SHE SHOULD NOT BE VILLAIN

You are asking her to be anti party.


She is a senator of the PDP and if she is seeing to be supporting another party candidate

cc: Oluwabash

Weretuntun:
@floky215. all what you saying is base on social medie lie propaganda, i have been to kogi state for 5 years, i did discover ever truth about the state, ebira pple is the most populated tribe in kogi, forget about what l.g.a number, my only concern is kogi central.and natasha is the only person that i am think of.if she spoil ebira chance, ebira pple is going to hate her forever.
Whatever,whatever ododo is going to win.

You made me laugh...maybe you chose to be self deluded...!! If you ever stay in that state like you say, you would know that in every 10 person you see on the street, 6 are from the Eastern part of the state...!!

When I say data,.I'm not talking of social media, in one of the most credible population held in this country in the past, the igara people are the ninth largest ethnic group in the country...!!

Bello only enjoy the seat as a governor cos the then president had a special kind of hatred for the igara people...infact in 1983 or so, he as given a chieftains title in okene...!!

Do you know, they had to deploy helicopter to be shooting voters in the last election to enable bello clinch victory all thanks to inec?

Not to even go far...draw out the result sheet from the last Presidential election and check the vote spread according to zones and then come back here to tell me who is more...!!

You can also check the number of registered voters currently in that state and it spread...infact the Eastern part of the state took half of the state leaving the remaining half to be shared by the rest ethnic groups of which the ebiras are even minority among the three majors...!!

Fact is fact..and data on ground point to that...not fantasy or self delusion can change it...!!

I'm sorry bro, that's just the way it is...!!!

Floky215:


With my knowledge of your Kogi state, the ebira don't have the numbers to win any free and fair election there...after the demise of the late governor who won the election for APC, every other election APC won were all written for them by inec based on directive from above as they use to say..!!

Further the way bello a half ebira man handled Kogi state made other ethnic groups see ebira unfit to rule...!! Bello had the opportunity to write his name in gold but blew it with his childish mentality and way of handling state affairs...!!

Natasha or not, does not change the fact on ground...you can take a que from the result of the last Presidential election in kogi state...how many vote did the ebira speaking areas and other areas produce...? do some comparison and you would understand that even if the major tribe in your state decides the field candidate for both the principal and deputy from their zone, they would still win the election...!!

Some of the ebira people are just living in self delusion and with the hope that inec would help them write result as usual but things may turn the other way all subject to how the powers that be wants thimgs to go....!!

Politics they say is a game of number and trust me from data available ebira don't have the number to win election in that multi ethnic state...infact out of the three major ethnic group they are the least and with bello attitude and character, it further distance the ebira from lots of other ethnic groups in that state...!!!

Ebiras outnumber okuns.tgey will produce bloc votes while igalas cant

Weretuntun:
@floky215. all what you saying is base on social medie lie propaganda, i have been to kogi state for 5 years, i did discover ever truth about the state, ebira pple is the most populated tribe in kogi, forget about what l.g.a number, my only concern is kogi central.and natasha is the only person that i am think of.if she spoil ebira chance, ebira pple is going to hate her forever.
Whatever,whatever ododo is going to win.

True.ebiras are also indigenous to lokoja and kotonkarfe and all the 5 lgas in kogi central are thickly populated except ogori.in kogi east,only ankpa and dekina are populous.bassa,igalamela are not really igala

Floky215:


You made me laugh...maybe you chose to be self deluded...!! If you ever stay in that state like you say, you would know that in every 10 person you see on the street, 6 are from the Eastern part of the state...!!

When I say data,.I'm not talking of social media, in one of the most credible population held in this country in the past, the igara people are the ninth largest ethnic group in the country...!!

Bello only enjoy the seat as a governor cos the then president had a special kind of hatred for the igara people...infact in 1983 or so, he as given a chieftains title in okene...!!

Do you know, they had to deploy helicopter to be shooting voters in the last election to enable bello clinch victory all thanks to inec?

Not to even go far...draw out the result sheet from the last Presidential election and check the vote spread according to zones and then come back here to tell me who is more...!!

You can also check the number of registered voters currently in that state and it spread...infact the Eastern part of the state took half of the state leaving the remaining half to be shared by the rest ethnic groups of which the ebiras are even minority among the three majors...!!

Fact is fact..and data on ground point to that...not fantasy or self delusion can change it...!!

I'm sorry bro, that's just the way it is...!!!

Igalas don't give bloc votes,ebiras do

@FLIKY213
DON WORRY, ELECTION ARROUND THE CORNER.MAY GOD,SAVE US PASS THAT DAY.
EITHER ME OR YOU IS RIGHT, SATUDAY WILL TELL US THE HIDDEN TRUTH. LIES GET EXPIRY DATE.EBIRA PLEOPLE HAS THE HIGHEST POPULATION.I CAN BET IT WITH FACT AND MONEY
HOPE YOU CHECK YOUR BP BEFORE THEN!

Nonsense writeup!

Politics shouldn't be tribal!

We are talking about a whole state and not a zone!

It baffles me to read this needless post when you guys openly opposed Atiku Abubakar candidacy because he share the same tribe with Buhari.

Oga, let the people make their choice abeg!

Senator Natasha Akpoti supporting Senator Dino Melaye will boast the huge efforts of the Pdp governorship candidate to win the governorship poll come November 11th election. Dino Melaye will surely win the governorship poll in Kogi State. It’s the turn of Okun tribe in Kogi State to produce the governor of the State. Congratulations to Senator Dino Melaye and Pdp in advance.

Oluwabash:
2023 Kogi Guber Election: Letter to Senator Natasha

By Ismail Omipidan

I have never met Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan before. But I have followed her political engagements over the years. She comes across as a politically savvy Nigerian, who is passionate about addressing the plight of her people. This is why I am reaching out to you today with this message.

Before I proceed to deliver my message, I would like to declare that I have not had a one-on-one meeting with Governor Yahaya Bello before. The only Kogi notable politicians I have had close contact with are Captain Idris Wada and the late Audu Abubakar's son, who expressed interest in running for the governorship of the State in 2019. However, I understand that my message may not sit well with some of my Igala friends, and for that, I offer my sincere apologies in advance.

As someone with roots in Osun cum Benue, born in Texas, which serves as the headquarters of the Idoma nation, I have historical knowledge of how the Igala people, before moving to Kogi in August 1991 following its creation, made political life quite challenging for other parts of the State. And since they got to Kogi, they held sway until 2015 when a new dispensation emerged. They are, therefore, not qualified to speak about justice and equity in the political equation of Kogi State.

Dear Distinguished Senator Natasha, this is where I seek your attention. Politics is influenced by interest, sentiment, and emotion. As Drew Westen, a professor in the Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry at Emory University, Atlanta Georgia, noted, "in politics, when reason and emotion collide, emotion invariably wins." It is worth acknowledging that the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Alhaji Usman Ododo, is AnEbira, like yourself. Thus, any misgivings you may have against Governor Yahaya Bello should not be visited upon Ododo.

Alhamdulillah, Allah has restored your seat at the Senate. I congratulate you for being dogged and steadfast over that struggle. You should, however, acknowledge the fact that you succeeded largely because majority of Ebira people wanted you. Today, majority of Ebira people want Ododo's success at the polls, and as such, hindering his path may not be well-received by them. This is why you shouldn't be seen to be a stumbling block to his emergence, for there is always a tomorrow in politics. This Saturday is about emotions.

Again, recently I tested the Adam Smith's Rational Choice Theory in one of my works, in establishing some of the factors that influence voters' choice of candidate in an election. And it was established that voters’ decisions and choice of candidates were also influenced by their self-interests and personal gains.
Politics often leans on self-interest, and an average Ebira individual would view Ododo's triumph as a personal gain, and may therefore not forgive anyone that is seen or perceived to have worked against such interest.

The Rational Choice Theory was propounded by Philosopher Adams Smith in 1776. The theory is grounded in classical psychological literature positing that human beings take decision with relation to their needs and interest. It entails the claim to create a comprehensive explanatory model for social phenomena of any kind, and thus for every form of political communication as well (Vaidya, 2023).

This theory with relation to voting decisions, presupposes that voters use their self-interests to make choices that would provide them with the greatest benefit. These voters weigh their options and make the choice they think will serve their interest best. How these voters decide what will serve them best is usually dependent on their personal preferences. Proponents of Rational Choice theory believe that there is always a rational justification for behaviours and that individuals try to maximise their rewards because they are worth the cost.

Looking at the election at hand, Ododo is the only Ebira man in the race, meaning, all AnEBira would give him a bloc votes. The story is different for other candidates in the race.

Honourable Leke Abejide of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), who's a serving House of Representatives member, representing Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency, appears more popular than Senator Dino Melaye of the PDP in that area. So, he would share from the bloc votes that ordinarily should go to Dino. And there are other featherweight candidates from the area as well that will reduce Dino's votes drastically. Although, Muri Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, an Igala man, appears popular in Igala land. Again, unlike Ododo, he is not the only Igala man in the race. Therefore, he won't enjoy bloc votes as well.

Since all the other three major candidates consider Governor Bello, even though he is not on the ballot, as the 'enemy' whose party, the APC should not be given a chance to win this Saturday, their collaboration would have made the race a very tight one for Ododo. But since that has not happened and it is too late for it to happen, Ododo may perhaps carry the day. But I don't want this to happen without your imprint, Senator Natasha. This is the crux of my message to you.

I know that in your inner mind and considering what you stand for, you can never pray for a character like Senator Dino Melaye to be your governor. Notwithstanding your misgivings for Governor Yahaya Bello, consider the fact that he played a significant role in putting an end to the senseless clan clashes among the Ebira, which had plagued Ebiraland before he assumed office. In those days, whenever I am traveling from Otukpo to Ibadan, those clashes were a regular feature in Okene which sometimes distrupt movement of motorists.

To the APC leadership, both in the state and at the national level, I encourage you to reach out to Senator Natasha on behalf of Alhaji Usman Ododo. This may not require public gestures, but extending a hand of fellowship and fostering a mutually beneficial political relationship is paramount.

Finally, Senator Natasha, Ododo is the candidate and not Governor Yahaya Bello. Place him side-by-side with Senator Dino Melaye and tell yourself who between the two will do well for the good of Kogi. I rest my case for now, while we all keep our fingers crossed and await the outcome of Saturday's election in Kogi State.

Warm regards.

Historical hogwash!

He didn't tell you how his Idoma people wanted to create Apa state with a part of Igala land? Idoma have no closest brothers outside their state than Igala people. I remember how boys from Ankpa were going to Agatu to defend them against Fulani attacks.

How did Igala make life challenging for people in the old Benue state? Are Igalas still the ones stopping Idoma from becoming governor of the state? This letter writer is logically arid.

The writer of this empty letter said nothing other than Ebira should support their own and but Igalas are evil for supporting their own.

Floky215:


With my knowledge of your Kogi state, the ebira don't have the numbers to win any free and fair election there...after the demise of the late governor who won the election for APC, every other election APC won were all written for them by inec based on directive from above as they use to say..!!

Further the way bello a half ebira man handled Kogi state made other ethnic groups see ebira unfit to rule...!! Bello had the opportunity to write his name in gold but blew it with his childish mentality and way of handling state affairs...!!

Natasha or not, does not change the fact on ground...you can take a que from the result of the last Presidential election in kogi state...how many vote did the ebira speaking areas and other areas produce...? do some comparison and you would understand that even if the major tribe in your state decides the field candidate for both the principal and deputy from their zone, they would still win the election...!!

Some of the ebira people are just living in self delusion and with the hope that inec would help them write result as usual but things may turn the other way all subject to how the powers that be wants thimgs to go....!!

Politics they say is a game of number and trust me from data available ebira don't have the number to win election in that multi ethnic state...infact out of the three major ethnic group they are the least and with bello attitude and character, it further distance the ebira from lots of other ethnic groups in that state...!!!

Thank you! I don't know why no one is talking about the failure of Bello.

It's not about him being a minority in the state, but about performance. Akpabio is Anang and people of Akwa Ibom voted him and he used the opportunity to create a state and national appeal to help him to where he is. Bello further demarketed ebira people by his style of governance.

I've always heard that Ebira people are violent, but Bello further confirms that notion.

He has the opportunity to make rotational governorship an unwritten agreement, but he blew it. Now Igala people would be able to justify producing people like Wada as governor.

Their own son died and Yahaya stole it. In fact, Yahaya made sure Audu lost in his PU. He benefited from their fall, instead of shifting it to the west, he held it in his family, not even in another LG, Ogori, or kotonjarfe, but in his family and some shameless people are supporting him.

Ebira are banking on power of Incumbency to rig and not numbers, that's shameful to think of.

In a free and fair elections, and Igala-Igala ticket would win before noon on the day of election.

They'd be shocked at how well Muri would do in Kotonkarfe, Ajaokuta and Lokoja while they focus on preventing people from voting in kogi east.

He's ready to use the 2019 template, but he'd fail woefully this time.

Weretuntun:
@FLIKY213
DON WORRY, ELECTION ARROUND THE CORNER.MAY GOD,SAVE US PASS THAT DAY.
EITHER ME OR YOU IS RIGHT, SATUDAY WILL TELL US THE HIDDEN TRUTH. LIES GET EXPIRY DATE.EBIRA PLEOPLE HAS THE HIGHEST POPULATION.I CAN BET IT WITH FACT AND MONEY
HOPE YOU CHECK YOUR BP BEFORE THEN!

Oga, I'm not from the state but got friends who cut across all zones there who I have sent money in the past due to the hardship in the state..!!
I'm merely stating the fact based on data available on ground and nothing more...!!

While some are hypothesising that one zone would produce block vote for their tribes man what make you think the other zones won't do same...we are not talking of wishful thinking here...!!

It's unfortunate the country has been divided along ethnic and religious lines but that's what the people have to contend with every day..!!

Further, for those shouting who is more, I just digged this out and can be verified by any with the inec people..!!

Number of PVCs collected by each Senatorial District:

Kogi East - 905,274
Kogi West - 496,790
Kogi Central - 461,096.

@FLOCKY
i reserve to saturday,wetin father take senior him son,you will know that is not small,
i can place a bet that ododo win,either with slight or wide margin vote.
mention me if he lose.

Weretuntun:
@FLOCKY
i reserve to saturday,wetin father take senior him son,you will know that is not small,
i can place a bet that ododo win,either with slight or wide margin vote.
mention me if he lose.

I'm not contesting neither do I have any stake in that state..!!

Your comment only suggest one thing and that is rigging to win, but such cases sometimes don't come through for the riggers...!!

We are talking of facts and data available and you are here talking about father passing son...!!! Who is the father here...if not for the late Governor you think a man from your zone would ever become a governor in that state except for arrangement and compromise...?

You lots always learn the hard way, beating empty chest on what you know nothing about...!!

No matter what happen in your state come Saturday is non of my business...! Same way I always tell people, if its good, we all enjoy it and when it's bad, nobody would be left out of the situation...!!

So oga, you can go and tell inec to write result and announce your candidate as usual but if that fails be prepared cos I would come for you with plenty yabis..!!

Adieus bro and may the best take the day...!!!

garfield1:


Ebiras outnumber okuns.tgey will produce bloc votes while igalas cant

Bro., please say what you know. Kogi East is the largest in Kogi followed by Kogi West. The Ebiras are minorities. The Ogori Magongo's that are even part of Kogi Central don't align with the Okene's politically. Even if they do, they still don't have the number. That's the smallest local government area in the state.

@FLOCKY
I am not from kogi state but i live for five good years,that what gave me the great knowledge and the hidden true about the state,hearsay and socia media are instruments used by opposition.to discredit imcubent,I have a proven fact that ebira is the populated tribe in kogi state,i can solicite for that.if every tribe decide to vote for their tribe .ebira will win.
I UNDERSTAND YOUR PAIN but do not worry,cos the truth will surely prevail.

donphilopus:


Bro., please say what you know. Kogi East is the largest in Kogi followed by Kogi West. The Ebiras are minorities. The Ogori Magongo's that are even part of Kogi Central don't align with the Okene's politically. Even if they do, they still don't have the number. That's the smallest local government area in the state.

Sir,understand me.i never said kogi east is the smallest or igalas are smaller than ebiras.kogi west is bigger than kogi central because of lokoja and koton karfe but ebiras are also in those two lgas.ebiras as a tribe are larger than okun.ebiras give bloc votes,igalas don't maybe because of their mixed religion,education,high exposure.igalas are liberal like yorubas.they are larger than ebiras but will not deliver bloc.just watch out on election day,okene will give like 50k while dekina and ankpa combined will struggle to produce that and share among the top 3 candidates.the 4 mainstream ebira lga can give 140k 95% to ododo but igalas will produce 200k and ajaka won't see more than 60%.
I know that ogori magongo is not ebira,they are small an insignificant and struggle to produce 5k votes.even in kogi east,not all is totally igala.most parts of bassa is not igala,large parts of omala,igalamela/odolu also are not igala.


Oshiomhole has hijacked the federal quota for Edo/delta though he has given ibori some hands in delta

Weretuntun:
@FLOCKY
I am not from kogi state but i live for five good years,that what gave me the great knowledge and the hidden true about the state,hearsay and socia media are instruments used by opposition.to discredit imcubent,I have a proven fact that ebira is the populated tribe in kogi state,i can solicite for that.if every tribe decide to vote for their tribe .ebira will win.
I UNDERSTAND YOUR PAIN but do not worry,cos the truth will surely prevail.

Oga, you kept taking about truth, the inec statistics for registered voters is there for you to verify anything you want to verify..!!! Which is exactly what any sane literate human would do, but no you chose illusion instead..!!

Your type of delusion is on a grand scale.. !!

Again and again, I got zero business with that state, except when I'm passing through, so what's my own there..!!

I'm sorry to say but you reason like a kid and an illiterate...!!

Floky215:


Oga, you kept taking about truth, the inec statistics for registered voters is there for you to verify anything you want to verify..!!! Which is exactly what any sane literate human would do, but no you chose illusion instead..!!

Your type of delusion is on a grand scale.. !!

Again and again, I got zero business with that state, except when I'm passing through, so what's my own there..!!

I'm sorry to say but you reason like a kid and an illiterate...!!

adult fool and educated illiterate.na your type always misleading people with lies and fake news,just because of hatred.never in my life will i support lies and hatred!

Floky215:


Oga, you kept taking about truth, the inec statistics for registered voters is there for you to verify anything you want to verify..!!! Which is exactly what any sane literate human would do, but no you chose illusion instead..!!

Your type of delusion is on a grand scale.. !!

Again and again, I got zero business with that state, except when I'm passing through, so what's my own there..!!

I'm sorry to say but you reason like a kid and an illiterate...!!

Apt!

BALLOSKI:
Historical hogwash!

He didn't tell you how his Idoma people wanted to create Apa state with a part of Igala land? Idoma have no closest brothers outside their state than Igala people. I remember how boys from Ankpa were going to Agatu to defend them against Fulani attacks.

How did Igala make life challenging for people in the old Benue state? Are Igalas still the ones stopping Idoma from becoming governor of the state? This letter writer is logically arid.

The writer of this empty letter said nothing other than Ebira should support their own and but Igalas are evil for supporting their own.

most APC supporters are mundane and divisive.

garfield1:

Sir,understand me.i never said kogi east is the smallest or igalas are smaller than ebiras.kogi west is bigger than kogi central because of lokoja and koton karfe but ebiras are also in those two lgas.ebiras as a tribe are larger than okun.ebiras give bloc votes,igalas don't maybe because of their mixed religion,education,high exposure.igalas are liberal like yorubas.they are larger than ebiras but will not deliver bloc.just watch out on election day,okene will give like 50k while dekina and ankpa combined will struggle to produce that and share among the top 3 candidates.the 4 mainstream ebira lga can give 140k 95% to ododo but igalas will produce 200k and ajaka won't see more than 60%.
I know that ogori magongo is not ebira,they are small an insignificant and struggle to produce 5k votes.even in kogi east,not all is totally igala.most parts of bassa is not igala,large parts of omala,igalamela/odolu also are not igala.


Oshiomhole has hijacked the federal quota for Edo/delta though he has given ibori some hands in delta

Lol boss. Let me simplify your statement. In this era of BVA's, Okene would struggle to get 50k votes. In the case of southeast and southwest, we all know the westerners are liberal and don't give bloc votes but in most cases the votes they give to their own would dwarf the bloc votes their opponent's region would give their own. If Muri gets 60% in his eastern district, while Ododo, Dino and others share the remaining 40%, Muri would still be in the race.

As for the other Ebira speaking people in the western part of the state, the Koton Karfe, they don't have the number. If the Ebira Opete's (Ebira in Kogi Central) truly believe there are other Ebiras in Kogi State (Koton Karfe), why didn't Yahaya Bello give them ticket? Why would he give the ticket to someone from the central? They only remember that the Koton's are Ebira when they need their votes. After getting their votes, they forget they are Ebiras lol. They may get disappointed this time bro.

As for Edo State APC affairs, I've since removed mind. Oshiomhole is in charge. He should do whatever he likes. Anenih did and today he's no more. Oshiomhole should enjoy while it lasts.

donphilopus:


Lol boss. Let me simplify your statement. In this era of BVA's, Okene would struggle to get 50k votes. In the case of southeast and southwest, we all know the westerners are liberal and don't give bloc votes but in most cases the votes they give to their own would dwarf the bloc votes their opponent's region would give their own. If Muri gets 60% in his eastern district, while Ododo, Dino and others share the remaining 40%, Muri would still be in the race.

As for the other Ebira speaking people in the western part of the state, the Koton Karfe, they don't have the number. If the Ebira Opete's (Ebira in Kogi Central) truly believe there are other Ebiras in Kogi State (Koton Karfe), why didn't Yahaya Bello give them ticket? Why would he give the ticket to someone from the central? They only remember that the Koton's are Ebira when they need their votes. After getting their votes, they forget they are Ebiras lol. They may get disappointed this time bro.

As for Edo State APC affairs, I've since removed mind. Oshiomhole is in charge. He should do whatever he likes. Anenih did and today he's no more. Oshiomhole should enjoy while it lasts.

During the 2023 polls with bvas,okene still had the highest votes though east had 20k more votes than central.with ebiras seeing it at a do or die affair,it will be equal plus the rigging antics of bello.but let's assume igala outnumber ebira votes by 20k during the polls,apc will win lokoja federal constituency heavily against sdp cancelling out the diff.they will also win sdp heavily in the 5 okun lgas thereby establishing a lead.
Ofcourse bello will turn the east to a battle ground as usual targeting dekina and ankpa to reduce their turnout.apart from that apc is very solid in the east and the igalas are not acrrying the matter on their head.kogi west will give apc victory just like tinubu used core north to win obi...

After ododo finished his 8 years,it will go to the ebiras in western kogi