2027: Ankpa Federal Constituency Deserves Better, Representation That Sustains Development »

By Sunday Sanni Atabak

2027 is a year of another General election, though far, yet near, this is as Nigerian Politicians have begun subtle meetings to position themselves.

This pattern is now becoming the order of the day even in Ankpa Federal Constituency of Kogi State as the arguments for who returns, gets what and where who gets what comes from has been heightened.

Presently, the Deputy Majority Leader and Member Representing Ankpa Federal Constituency in the House of Representative, Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Halims has a plethora of support base insisting that another term will better position the Constituency for more advantage and development.

This argument is however not the case by others who think differently, pointing out that his representation has not been eventful.

For now, Ankpa Federal Constituency in the opinion of many holds a vantage position in the nation’s politics. This is reason why many say they are looking beyond the norm as presently obtained, pointing out that there is already a lack of idea, and like the African adage, ” staying too long on the excreta’, comes with consequences.

The Ankpa Federal Constituency is very rich in terms of solid political team. Names as Amb. Isaac Onuh, Hon. Umar Yahaya and Comr. Onuh Edoka are becoming reoccurring decimals in public and private discourse of some eminently qualified individuals to run.

A look at the capabilities of some of the names topping discussions, will point to the fact that all the names mentioned are persons who can hold their own.

The present occupant is a maverick politician. His representation has made some gains and his deep pockets speaks volumes.

Amb. Isaac Onuh, a very flexible politician, former Ambassador and deep rooted grassroots politician at home, his insolvency, ability to reach the two other LGAs maybe his challenge.

Hon. Umar. Yahaya, Member Representing Omala State Constituency in the House of Assembly, remains a winning factor. Young and ebulliently vantage. With a grassroots development empowerment, is loved by all, needs to however break the ranks of the APC power brokers at the level of the Federal Constituency as a way for him to go forward.

Comr. Onuh Edoka, former Kogi State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress and now Special Adviser on Labour Matters is a man of capacious intellect and capacious achievements in the labour circle. Thus far, his labour history shows that he does not blunder into projects and programs without wide consultation and critical thinking.

No one can tell if he is making any engagement and has any interest, he is however amongst many that are being mentioned, holds an ace.

Widely accepted amongst political actors irrespective of political party affiliation, labour leaders, Youths and Women Groups seem to be looking in his direction. This however is if finally accepts to offer himself to run in 2027.

For now Ankpa Federal Constituency deserve to better position. This can however be made possible if the interest of the area comes top. We have seen failures of sense of entitlement, my turn, and many others which is not what should occupy our focus in 2027.

Dr. Sunday Sanni Atabak, writes from workers village, Lokoja.