By joshua 
PRESS STATEMENT
Sen. Isah Jibrin: I Never Gave any Consent not to Run for Kogi East Senate in 2027.
My attention has been drawn to the wave of falsehoods, fabricated reports, and mischievous propaganda being circulated by desperate political actors alleging that I had pledged not to contest the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries for Kogi East Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 elections.
Ordinarily, I would not dignify such pedestrian falsehoods with a response. However, the deliberate attempt to mislead the public through forged statements and concocted narratives makes this clarification imperative.
Let me state categorically and without ambiguity: I remain the authentic candidate of the APC in Kogi East
and firmly committed to seeking the mandate of my people once again under the platform of our great party, the APC. At no time did I withdraw, step down, or authorise any individual or group to issue statements on my behalf regarding such baseless claims.
Never at any point — verbally or in writing — have I informed anyone, institution, or authority that I will not return to the Senate in 2027. I remain stoic, resolute, focused, and more prepared than ever to continue rendering quality representation to the good people of Kogi East.
I urge the leadership and hierarchy of our great party, the APC, as well as my supporters and stakeholders across the district, not to fall for the antics and ploys of fifth columnists whose only stock-in-trade is confusion, blackmail, and political mischief.
It is obvious that the sponsors of these fake reports have descended into panic mode. Having failed to gain the confidence and support of the people, they have resorted to crude propaganda, misinformation, and desperate underhanded tactics in a futile attempt to distort reality and create unnecessary tension within our political family.
No amount of fabricated stories, sponsored propaganda, forged statements, or orchestrated campaigns of falsehood can diminish the overwhelming support, goodwill, and confidence the people of Kogi East continue to repose in me. Those behind these lies are merely exposing the emptiness of their strategy and the depth of their desperation.
I remain unwavering in my commitment to the peace, progress, and development of Kogi East Senatorial District, and I shall continue to stand firmly with my people at all times.
I therefore call on all supporters, stakeholders, party faithful, and members of the public to disregard these malicious reports and remain steadfast as we continue to strengthen our democratic process ahead of 2027.
Conclusively, I remain the authentic and formidable candidate for the 2027 APC Kogi East Senatorial District .
Signed:
Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho
Kogi East Senatorial District
21st May, 2026