Kogi APC releases names of elected Reps candidates

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja

After the Saturday primary elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State has released the names of its flag bearers for the nine federal constituencies in the state.

In an official announcement signed by the Publicity Secretary, Hamzat Isa-Amoka, the party said the exercise was conducted peacefully, transparently, and credibly, with members across the state participating in the process.

For Okene/Ogori-Magongo Federal Constituency, Hon Sanni Salau Ogembe emerged as the party’s candidate. Engr Muhammed Ahovi Yusuf will fly the APC flag in Adavi/Okehi, while Hon Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem was picked for Ajaokuta Federal Constituency.

In Lokoja/Koton-Karfe, Hon Danladi Aguye secured the ticket, while Hon Arc Salman Idris emerged in Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu.

For Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopa-Muro, the party returned Hon Leke Joseph Abejide as its candidate.

Hon Abdullahi Ibrahim Ali was named the flag bearer for Ankpa/Omala/Olamaboro Federal Constituency.

Hon Paul Haruna Gowon will represent Dekina/Bassa, while Hon Victor Omale Ojogbane emerged for Idah/Igalamela/Ofu/Ibaji Federal Constituency.

The party congratulated all successful candidates on their emergence and commended party faithful and stakeholders for ensuring the primaries were conducted without rancour.

It noted that the peaceful outcome reflected growing internal democracy within the APC in Kogi State.