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Kogi election: South East Group highlights 25 areas SDP candidate, Ajaka will deliver on if elected

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2 years ago

October 20, 2023

Asocial cultural group, South East Political Enlightenment and Mobilization (SEPEM) has identified 25 area Alhaji Yakubu Murtala Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate will deliver on if voted the next governor of Kogi state.

Disclosing this to our correspondent in Abuja on Thursday, the Group Secretary, Elder Watts Okonkwo noted that it is on the premise of these very 25 strong mandates they have decided to endorse and fully support the candidacy of Alhaji Yakubu Murtala Ajaka.

In addition, the group maintained that with Alhaji Ajaka solid seven-point agenda, which includes Security, Economy, Health, Agriculture, Education, Tourism and Infrastructural development, he aligns with SEPEM’s 33 points development blueprint for the transformation of Kogi state.

“That is why we endorse him as the next governor of the state and urge all Kogites and residents to come out en masse to cast their votes for him in the November 11, 2023 gubernatorial election.

SEPEM identifies the 25 strong points as:

Employment generation
Poverty eradication
Agricultural development
Healthcare improvement
Education advancement
Youth empowerment
Women inclusion
Sustainable infrastructure development
Security enhancement
Socio-economic and cultural integration
Internally generated revenue boost
Tourism promotion
Human capital development
Energy solutions
Climate change mitigation
Child and vulnerable protection
Governance transparency and accountability
Anti-corruption crusade
Judicial reform
Technological advancement
Public service transformation
Trade and investment promotion
Peaceful coexistence
Minority rights protection
Positive leadership exemplification.

“We call on all Kogites and residents to support Alhaji Yakubu Murtala Ajaka and put their trust in him as the most qualified candidate to lead Kogi state to unparalleled growth and transformation.

“We also confer on him the title, ‘Nwanne Di na MBA ndigbo’, which translates to ‘Brother with a clear vision for the Igbo people’ because his agenda aligns with SEPEM’s vision for the development of the south-east geopolitical zone.

“We see this endorsement as a clarion call to save our children and future generations. Let us all come out on November 11, 2023, and vote for Alhaji Yakubu Murtala Ajaka as the next governor of Kogi state.

Elder Watts Okonkwon ended with a notable quote from Dr Marcus Garvey which says,

“The survival of a community lies not only on what the people have, but very much more importantly on the critical selection of one with proven intergrity, tested administrative and mental acumen and also perspicacity of the mind to be able to harness and also skilfully control what the people for the development of his community,”

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Nentawe Is a Unifier, Not a Fractionalizer

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2 days ago

November 3, 2025

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

The North Central Youth Coalition for Asiwaju (NCYCA) wishes to address recent misguided comments and actions by certain unscrupulous elements attempting to undermine the National Chairman of our great Party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Yiltwalda Nentawe, and destabilize the harmony currently enjoyed within our ranks.

In a statement released on Monday in Abuja and signed by the National Coordinator of NCYCA, Mr. James Iorkusah, the group condemned these detractors and reaffirmed its unwavering support for the leadership of Prof. Nentawe.

According to the NCYCA, some so-called “support groups” — notably the All Progressives Congress Youth Solidarity Network (APC-YSN) — are not recognized by the official APC structure and therefore lack the legitimacy to speak for the Party. The statement described the APC-YSN as a fringe coalition of political opportunists bent on sowing division and confusion within the Party for the selfish interests of their sponsors.

“The public should not take these impostors seriously,” the statement read.

Contrary to the false narratives being peddled, the NCYCA emphasized that Prof. Nentawe’s leadership is anchored on unity, inclusion, and progress. His actions and policies have consistently demonstrated a sincere commitment to bridging internal divides, fostering collaboration, and promoting a shared vision for the future of the APC.

Since assuming office, Prof. Nentawe has worked tirelessly to strengthen internal cohesion, reconcile differing interests, and ensure that every member of the APC feels heard and valued. It is therefore unthinkable for any genuine stakeholder to call for his resignation on the baseless accusation of being a “disrupter.”

As a recognized youth support organization within the North Central region, the NCYCA urges all Party stakeholders to rally behind Prof. Nentawe in his quest to advance unity, inclusivity, and the expansion of the APC membership base — welcoming all Nigerians of goodwill, including Governor Caleb Mutfwang, whose name has been mischievously used by political saboteurs to stoke division.

Under Prof. Nentawe’s leadership, the APC has grown stronger, more participatory, and more representative — providing every member with a voice and an avenue for both personal and community growth.

The NCYCA deeply appreciates Prof. Nentawe’s unwavering dedication to the ideals of the All Progressives Congress and looks forward to continued partnership in building a more united, dynamic, and progressive Party.

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