The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kogi State has released the names of its flag bearers for the nine Federal Constituencies following the successful and rancour-free primary elections held on Saturday.
In a statement by the State Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Engineer Hamzat Isa-Amoka, the party explained that the exercise was conducted peacefully, transparently, and credibly, with members across the state participating in the process.
For Okene/Ogori-Magongo Federal Constituency, Sanni Salau Ogembe emerged as the party’s candidate.
Muhammed Ahovi Yusuf will fly the APC flag in Adavi/Okehi, while Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem was elected for Ajaokuta Federal Constituency.
In Lokoja/Koton-Karfe, Danladi Aguye secured the ticket, while Architect Salman Idris emerged in Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu.
For Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopa-Muro, the party elected Leke Abejide as its candidate.
Abdullahi Ibrahim Ali was named the flag bearer for Ankpa/Omala/Olamaboro Federal Constituency.
Paul Haruna Gowon was elected as the party’s flagbearer for Dekina/Bassa, while Victor Omale Ojogbane emerged for Idah/Igalamela/Ofu/Ibaji Federal Constituency.
The party congratulated all successful candidates on their emergence and commended the party’s supporters and stakeholders for ensuring the primaries were conducted without rancour.
It noted that the peaceful outcome reflected the growing internal democracy within the APC in Kogi State.
Below is the except of the Press State:
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Following the successful and rancour-free All Progressives Congress (APC) Primary Elections conducted across Kogi State on the 16th of May, 2026.
The Party has produced the following Flag Bearers for the Nine (9) Federal Constituencies in the State:
▪ Hon. Sanni Salau Ogembe
— Okene/Ogori-Magongo Federal Constituency
▪ Engr. Muhammed Ahovi Yusuf
— Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency
▪ Hon. Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem
— Ajaokuta Federal Constituency
▪ Hon. Danladi Aguye
— Lokoja/Koton-Karfe Federal Constituency
▪ Hon. Arc. Salman Idris
— Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency
▪ Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide
— Yagba East/Yagba West/Mopa-Muro Federal Constituency
▪ Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Ali
— Ankpa/Omala/Olamaboro Federal Constituency
▪ Hon. Paul Haruna Gowon
— Dekina/Bassa/Idah Federal Constituency
▪ Hon. Victor Omale Ojogbane
— Idah/Igalamela/Ofu/Ibaji Federal Constituency
The Party congratulates all the successful candidates on their emergence and commends Party faithfuls and stakeholders across the State for ensuring a peaceful, transparent, and credible primary process.
Together, we move forward in unity and victory for a greater Kogi State.
Congratulations to all our Flag Bearers.
_Engr. Hamzat I. Isa-Amoka_
Publicity Secretary
APC Kogi State
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