The Chairmanship Position of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Kogi State, have been zoned to Bassa by the Abu-Salman Muhammed led Kogi East Committee of the Party.
The Party in Kogi East, had on January 2nd 2024 set up the Committee to among others, look into the grievances of the Members in Bassa and carefully suggest possible Candidate for the Office of the Party Chairman in line with their agitation for zoning of the Chairmanship position to Bassa Local Government Area.
The Committee’s final report, signed by the Nine (9) Members, stated that the Igala speaking people of Kogi East has enjoyed various positions of the Party since inception with Bassa speaking people being left out hence the need for them to be considered for the PDP Chairmanship position in Kogi State.
The Committee also observed that Hon. Mohammed Sani Gambo, is qualified for the Position as he held the position of Legal Adviser at divisional level (Bassa) for 8 years and other critical assignments.
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The Public is also advised to disregard reports of Zoning of the Chairmanship position to Olamaboro as there was never such development in the Party or among the Committee.
Meanwhile, there are other Reports on same subject matter, from Hon. Zakari and Elders Reports which were reportedly rejected but only that of Abu-Salman Report is yet to be opposed as it is seen as authentic report that reflects fairness and equity.
Another question from the Bassa speaking people of Kogi East to the Igala speaking people is, “if they still want to have the Chairmanship position of the PDP in Kogi State, will they allow us have the Governorship, Minister, Senatorship, Ambassadorial and other top positions they have been enjoying?
For equity, justice, fairness and continuous peaceful coexistence, allow the Bassa Speaking people, serve as the next State Chairman of the PDP in Kogi State.
Another option is a level playing ground requested by all Aspirants for the position, where they all go to the poll to contest for the position and a winner will emerge.