The Chairman of the Kogi State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Muhammed Gambo, has declared his party’s readiness to reclaim the state government in the 2027 elections, describing the All Progressives Congress (APC) as “people living in a rented apartment.”
Gambo made the statement on Friday in Lokoja, predicting a landslide victory for the PDP in a free and fair election. “All Progressive Congress’s time is up. Kogi people should remain faithful to PDP, given the party’s strong structures and past record of prosperity in the state,” he said.
The PDP chairman called for peace, lawfulness, and collaboration on security, stressing that “Kogi is a PDP state.” He expressed confidence that the party is working to strengthen its structures nationwide, with ambitions extending to the federal level.
“Kogi is a PDP state. Our structures are strong across the state and Nigeria. In a free and fair election, the PDP will win by a landslide,” Gambo said, recalling the party’s past governance as a period of prosperity and urging residents to remain calm and focused ahead of 2027.
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He added, “Let me say that the time for the APC government to pack their load from Lugard House is 2027. It is a call for no retreat, no surrender.” He further appealed to citizens to support security efforts and remain peaceful and law-abiding, noting that collaboration with the government on security is essential for the state’s stability.
Gambo concluded with optimism that the PDP will reclaim Lugard House in 2027, reiterating that Kogi has remained a PDP stronghold since 1999.
However, recent electoral cycles have seen the APC gain significant influence in the state. In the 2023 governorship election, APC candidate Usman Ododo won with a commanding margin, polling about 446,237 votes, compared to 259,052 for the Social Democratic Party candidate and 46,362 for the PDP candidate. The result reinforced APC’s control of the state’s executive arm.