Kogi Power Rotation Gains Anglican Bishop's Support »

The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Kabba has endorsed the principle of rotational leadership in Kogi State, lending support to a campaign by the ONE KOGI AGENDA Advocacy Group for an immediate stakeholders’ summit on equitable power sharing among the state’s three senatorial districts.

The endorsement came during a courtesy visit by the advocacy group led by Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi, Chairman of the Kogi State Special Advisers’ Forum and Special Adviser to the Governor on Energy Matters, as part of ongoing consultations with key stakeholders across the state.

Speaking during the meeting, Adeyemi said the campaign was not driven by partisan interests or personal ambition but by a desire to promote justice, inclusion and peaceful coexistence through a fair system that gives every senatorial district an opportunity to produce the state’s governor.

He argued that equitable power sharing provides a strong foundation for political stability and democratic development, citing the National Association of Kogi State Students (NAKOSS) as an example where rotational leadership has fostered unity and peaceful coexistence among members.

“The success of the rotational arrangement within NAKOSS demonstrates that fairness promotes trust, reduces unnecessary rivalry, and gives every group a sense of belonging,” he said, adding that adopting a similar model in Kogi State would strengthen democratic institutions and encourage inclusiveness.

Adeyemi also maintained that political leadership should be based on justice and equal opportunity rather than opportunism.
“Power should not be taken through opportunism but attained through equity and fairness. When we embrace equitable power sharing, every son and daughter of nobody can become somebody. That is the true essence of justice and democracy,” he said.

He described the campaign as a people’s movement that transcends political parties, urging Kogi residents to prioritise fairness and unity over personal or political interests.

Addressing agitation for the governorship by Kogi West, Adeyemi said the demand was historically justified, noting that the district had not produced a democratically elected governor since the creation of the state.

“If someone from Kogi West is asking for the governorship, there is every reason to do so because, for 36 years, no one from Kogi West has occupied the office of Governor. Instead of questioning why they seek power, we should be discussing how to make it possible,” he said.

He further argued that governorship elections in Kogi State have historically depended on alliances among the three senatorial districts, saying no district has achieved electoral success without support from others.

Responding, the Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Kabba commended the advocacy group for promoting peaceful dialogue on what he described as a sensitive political issue.

He said equitable power rotation could strengthen unity, justice, peaceful coexistence and inclusive governance, adding that societies thrive when fairness forms the foundation of their political system.

The Bishop also offered prayers for Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, asking God to grant him wisdom, good health and strength to continue providing leadership and delivering democratic dividends to the people of Kogi State.

The ONE KOGI AGENDA Advocacy Group said it would continue consultations with traditional rulers, religious leaders, political stakeholders, youth and women groups, professional associations, civil society organisations and community leaders across the state.

According to the group, the engagements are intended to build consensus ahead of a proposed summit where stakeholders will deliberate on practical approaches to promoting equitable power sharing and balanced political representation in Kogi State.