A group within the fold of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State, Kogi APC Renaissance Forum has rejected the appointment of Hon. Abdulazeez Idris King as Coordinator and Renewed Hope Ambassador for Kogi State.
The group noted that his appointment may jeopardise the electoral victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the state in 2027.
The group also alleged ethnic favoritism and lack of competence in the appointment.
The group made these disclosures in a statement signed by its Spokesman, Emmanuel Adejo.
The statement was made available to Afriposot Sunday night.
The group advised the Renewed Hope National Ambassador and Director-General of Party Outreach, Engagement and Mobilization, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, as well as the North Central Zonal Coordinator, Senator Tanko Al-Makura to listen to its cry and do the needful.
The group clarified that its objection is not targeted at any individual or ethnic group but is driven by the need to correct what it described as a “critical error” in the appointment process of the Coordinator and Renewed Hope Ambassador for the State.
According to the group, faiiure to reverse the appointment would negatively affect the Renewed Hope Ambassador’s Program, which is designed to strengthen grassroots mobilization in support of President Tinubu’s national renewal agenda.
The forum declared that it rejecst King’s appointment “in its entirety”.
It asserted that King’s nomination was made solely by Governor Usman Ododo, whom the Forum accused of “singlehandedly picking his kinsman” without consulting relevant party stakeholders across the state.
The forum declared that “the people of Kogi East and West are not slaves to Kogi Central,” expressing deep dissatisfaction with what it perceives as systemic marginalization.
The group supported its position with voting data from the 2019 and 2023 presidential elections.
“In 2019, APC received 285,894 votes in Kogi State, with Kogi East contributing 113,919—nearly 40% of the total. In 2023, Kogi East delivered 107,354 votes, Kogi West gave 78,496, while Kogi Central accounted for 55,858”
The forum argued that Kogi East and West have consistently been the backbone of APC victory in the state and therefore deserve a fair share of strategic political appointments, especially those tied directly to the president’s mobilization structure.
The group warned that appointing an individual it regards as “lacking in capacity, political capital, and comparative advantage” could destabilize internal party dynamics and weaken APC’s grassroots strength ahead of the 2027 general elections.
It referenced what it described as “rumours from several quarters” suggesting that the appointment could be part of a hidden agenda aimed at reducing President Tinubu’s support base in Kogi.
On this basis, the forum appealed to Governor Hope Uzodimma and Senator Tanko Al-Makura to immediately withdraw the appointment of Hon. Abdulazeez Idris King.
It called for the selection of a more “formidable and politically savvy personality” from either Kogi East or Kogi West—someone it believes can better champion the Renewed Hope initiative in the state.
The Kogi APC Renaissance Forum concluded by reaffirming its loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and reiterating its commitment to ensuring his victory in the 2027 presidential election.