APPEAL FOR CONSIDERATION OF OGORI-MAGONGO LGA IN THE 2027 OKENE/OGORI-MAGONGO FEDERAL HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ELECTION.
January 14, 2026
Your Excellency,
Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo,
Executive Governor of Kogi State, Lokoja, Kogi State.
Your Excellency,
I write with profound respect, humility, and a deep sense of civic responsibility to respectfully appeal for your kind intervention and consideration regarding the Okene/Ogori-Magongo Federal House of Representatives seat in the forthcoming 2027 General Elections.
Since the enthronement of democratic governance in Nigeria in 1999, the Okene/Ogori-Magongo Federal Constituency, as recognized by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), has been represented exclusively by candidates from Okene Local Government Area, despite being jointly constituted by Okene and Ogori-Magongo Local Government Areas.
For the avoidance of doubt, the following individuals have represented the constituency since 1999:
1999–2003 : Hon. S. A. Sani (Okene LGA)
2003–2007 : Hon. AbdulAzeez Idris King (Okene LGA)
2007–2011 : Hon. Suleiman Kokori Abdul (Okene LGA)
2011–2015 : Hon. Tijani Ahmed Damisa (Okene LGA)
2015–2019 : Hon. Tijani Ahmed Damisa (Okene LGA)
2019–2023 : Hon. Tijani Ahmed Damisa (Okene LGA)
2023–Till Date: Hon. Muhammed Tijani Ozigi (Okene LGA)
Over twenty-five (25) uninterrupted years of democratic practice, Ogori-Magongo Local Government Area has never been afforded the opportunity to produce a representative at the Federal House of Representatives, notwithstanding its constitutional status as a co-owner of the constituency.
Your Excellency, Ogori-Magongo LGA, though relatively small in population remains an integral, loyal, and politically mature part of the Kogi Central Senatorial District. Our people have consistently demonstrated unwavering support for successive governments and have contributed meaningfully to the peace, unity, and development of Kogi State.
We have participated actively in the democratic process with patience, restraint, and faith in leadership.
Your administration is widely acclaimed for its commitment to fairness, inclusiveness, equity, and balanced development across all parts of the state.
It is in this spirit of justice and political balance that we humbly appeal that Ogori-Magongo LGA be favorably considered in the zoning and political arrangements for the 2027 Okene/Ogori-Magongo Federal House of Representatives election.
Granting Ogori-Magongo LGA this long-awaited opportunity will not only correct a prolonged political imbalance but will also strengthen the sense of belonging among our people, deepen political harmony within the constituency, and further cement your legacy as a leader who listens, unites, and uplifts all segments of society—regardless of size or political influence.
Your Excellency, Ogori-Magongo LGA is renowned for its strong educational culture and has produced distinguished sons and daughters who have represented Kogi State and Nigeria nationally and internationally with honor and excellence.
Notable among them are, to mention but few:
-Prof. G. O. P. Obasi, former Secretary-General, World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Geneva, Switzerland for 20 Years.
-Chief D. D. Otaro, former Director, National Security Organization (NSO)
-Prof. J. S. Odama, former Special Adviser to President Shehu Shagari on Economic Matters
-Major General E. O. Abisoye (rtd), former Federal Commissioner of Health and former GOC, 2 & 3 Mechanised Divisions, Pioneer Chairman,Kogi Foundation, Pioneer Pro-Chancellor/Chairman, University of Abuja
-Dr. S.E.Mosugu (SAN)
Former Commissioner of Justice Kwara State
-Bar. J. B. Daudu (SAN), former National President, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
-Prof. Olugbemiro Akerejola, former Director-General, Industrial Training Fund (ITF)
-Prof. Olugbemiro Jegede, Pioneer Vice-Chancellor, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), and former Secretary to the Kogi State Government
-Hon. (Rev.) T. J. B. Agbaja, former Chairman, Okene Local Government Area.
-Dr. Iyela, former Provost, Federal College of Education, Okene
-Dr. Ibrahim Mosimabale Ismaila, current Provost, Federal College of Education, Okene
-Pa. Gabriel Olobayo, former Sole Administrator, Okene Local Government Area
-Bar. P. F. Orifunmishe, former Commissioner of Justice, Niger State.
-Bar. Bode Thomas, Retired Registrar, Court of Appeal, Nigeria
-Hon. Nathaniel Ayo, Registrar, High Court, Nigeria
-Major General Akande, former (GOC), 3rd Division
-Major General Erema Akerejola (rtd)
-Air Vice Marshal Paul Jemitola (rtd)
-Dr. F. O. B. Obayan, distinguished technocrat and former Permanent Secretary in the defunct Kwara State Civil Service.
Chief.C.O. Aimola
First Town Planner in Northern Nigeria
-Mr. Steve Osebi Aluko -Daniel: Delegate National Confab, 2014, Abuja.
Mrs. Oluremi Osheidu - Ahmadu
Assistant Comptroller General of Custom (Rtd)
Hon. Petra Akinti - Oyengbule
First Female Press Secretary to the Governor in Northern Nigeria.
These distinguished individuals exemplify the capacity, competence, and leadership potential inherent in Ogori-Magongo Local Government Area.
We have absolute confidence in your fatherly wisdom, sense of justice, and commitment to equity, and we trust that this humble APPEAL will receive your kind and thoughtful CONSIDERATION.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of our highest esteem, unwavering loyalty, and continued support for your administration.
Yours faithfully,
MR. MOSES ADEDEJI
Proudly Ogori-Magongo Indigene
Former Special Adviser
On Media and Publicity to the Administrator of Ogori Magongo LGA 2018-2019
Former Legislative Aide (Secretary) to the Distinguished Senator Yakubu Oseni former Chairman Senate Committee on ICT & Cyber Crime 2019-2023 (9th Assembly)
Special Adviser on Forest Guard to the Executive Chairperson of Ogori Magongo 2025- Date
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