Kogi West Stakeholder  Advocates For Unity, Reconciliation, Drums Support For Senator KarimiR

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As claims and counterclaims for the Candidacy of the Kogi West senatorial district become messier, an APC stakeholder has charged the warring factions to tread with caution and allow the winner, Senator Sunday Karimi, to concentrate on the general elections.

In a press statement made available to the Independent on Thursday in Lokoja, Tunde Akanmidu said no meaningful political victory can be achieved without the unity among those who share common visions and purposes.

Tunde Akinmidu, who is the senior legislative aide to the Deputy Senate President, said while disagreements may arise in every democratic process, wisdom lies in knowing when to lay down differences for the greater good of the people.

Akanmidu hinted that the Kogi West senatorial district is at a crossroads which deserves people of goodwill to restore sanity for the greater good of the people rather than the benefits of an individual.

He reminded the belligerents that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has a sacred responsibility to preserve its unity and consolidate the remarkable gains recorded under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senator Sunday Karimi, and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.

He said the laudable objectives of the APC leadership can only be achieved through reconciliation, forgiveness, and an unwavering commitment to one another.
He added that Political contests are naturally competitive, as every aspirant, leader, stakeholder, and supporter who participated in the party’s internal democratic process did so with genuine passion and an earnest desire to serve Kogi West, stressing that every contest has an end.

He advised the factions to put primaries behind them and allow the party’s established constitutional mechanisms to have their way for competition to engender collaboration.

The legislative aide advised the people of Kogi West to translate collective strength, which resides in the collective unity of purpose, to transform the party, saying on no count should any member be alienated from the workings of the party.

He explained that for the first time in many years, Kogi West enjoys a unique political alignment capable of attracting unprecedented development and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda continues to open new doors for infrastructure, economic growth, agriculture, security, youth empowerment, and social investment.

“One visible testament to this commitment is the approval of major road rehabilitation projects worth over ₦128 billion that are expected to significantly improve connectivity across parts of Kogi West, stimulate commerce, and ease transportation for our people.

“Within the National Assembly, Senator Sunday Karimi has continued to distinguish himself through purposeful representation. Beyond sponsoring motions and advocating for the interests of Kogi West on the floor of the Senate, he has facilitated developmental projects, expanded educational opportunities through scholarships and empowerment initiatives, supported youth and women with economic intervention programmes, and consistently attracted federal presence to communities across the senatorial district.

“His vocal advocacy for improved security, infrastructure, and inclusive development has further strengthened the voice of Kogi West at the centre.

“At the state level, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has continued to demonstrate practical leadership by sustaining people-oriented programmes, strengthening rural development, improving healthcare delivery, investing in education, supporting agriculture, and consolidating security efforts across Kogi State. His administration has remained firmly aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda, ensuring that federal and state policies work together for the benefit of ordinary citizens.

“This synergy between the Presidency, the Senate, and the Kogi State Government represents an invaluable opportunity that must not be weakened by internal divisions” He counselled.

He opined that it is only when leaders unite that development accelerates, and when stakeholders cooperate, communities flourish. When families within a political party embrace peace, the dividends of democracy reach every doorstep.

He told the victorious camp of Senator Sunday Karimi that true leadership is measured not only by winning elections but also by embracing those who may feel disappointed, as victory becomes truly meaningful when it heals wounds rather than deepens them.

He encourages Senator Sunday Karimi and his political structure to continue extending hands of fellowship to every leader, every stakeholder, every youth group, every woman leader, and every supporter who might have felt left behind, even as inclusiveness remains the strongest foundation for enduring political success.

He charged leaders, party elders, and stakeholders who are aggrieved to remain steadfast and make sacrifices for the overall benefits of the party.

He disclosed that Kogi West still needs wisdom. experience, strength, and unity over resentment to strengthen the chances of the APC in the forthcoming general elections.

“Above all, let us remember that political offices are temporary, but the peace, unity, and development of our land will outlive every election.

“The victories of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senator Sunday Karimi, and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo are not merely individual ambitions; they represent the collective aspirations of millions of people who desire security, prosperity, quality infrastructure, employment opportunities, and a better future.” He appealed.