By joshua KARIMI ENGAGES KABBA/BUNU, IJUMU STAKEHOLDERS IN TOWN HALL, CITES UNITY AND DEVELOPMENT AS FOCUS
Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sunday Steve Karimi, on Thursday held a town hall meeting with stakeholders and constituents from Kabba/Bunu and Ijumu Local Government Areas as part of his ongoing grassroots engagements across the senatorial district.
The meeting, held in Kabba, drew a large turnout of APC leaders, former lawmakers, traditional representatives, women and youth leaders, as well as party members from the two LGAs.
Among those in attendance were APC leader in Kabba/Bunu, Elder Ben Olowo Dollar; former council chairman, Moses Oluruleke; former lawmakers Samuel Meseko and Alhaji Ganiyu Erukutu, representative of the Obaro of Kabba, Chief Adegbega;
Retired Colonel Dayo Abayomi; Hon. Yori Afolabi; Obayemi Comfort; and other party stakeholders.
Speaking at the gathering, Elder Olowo Dollar said the meeting was convened to create a direct channel for constituents to interact with Senator Karimi and deliberate on issues affecting their communities.
In his goodwill message, Chief Adegbega, who represented the Obaro of Kabba, offered prayers for Senator Karimi and other APC candidates, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Retired Colonel Dare Abayomi commended the senator’s performance and said he deserved a second term in office. He also urged APC members in the area to remain united and mobilize massively for all APC candidates.
A representative of Ijumu LGA disclosed that the people of Ijumu had resolved to support Senator Karimi for another term, citing his track record of representation.
Former Kabba/Bunu council chairman, Moses Oluruleke, also reaffirmed his support and called on the electorate to back the senator’s re-election bid.
Other speakers, including women leader Fehinti Dada, expressed appreciation for the senator’s interventions. Dada recalled how Senator Karimi supported her family during the passing of her father, noting that the gesture came even though she did not vote for him during his election to the House of Representatives.
The APC youth leader described those present as “grassrooters” and expressed confidence that they would deliver both Senator Karimi and President Tinubu in the forthcoming elections.
Former lawmaker, Elder Samuel Meseko, congratulated Karimi on his victory at the party primary and said the support of Elder Olowo Dollar and other APC leaders would further strengthen his chances at the polls.
The discussions centered largely on party unity, peaceful coexistence, and strengthening cooperation among APC members in Kabba/Bunu, Ijumu and across Kogi West.
Responding, Senator Karimi said elections are won and lost at the grassroots, which is why he has prioritized regular engagement with constituents.
“I am not out to fight. I am out to defend the people of my constituency. I am not fighting the governor or any leader of APC,” he said.
He explained that the town hall meetings being held across the seven LGAs of Kogi West are aimed at promoting unity within the APC and preparing the party for future elections.
The senator listed some of the interventions his office has attracted to Kabba/Bunu and Ijumu to include support in education, solar-powered boreholes, and empowerment programs for cooperative societies.
He also highlighted efforts on the Kabba-Ilorin road, including work involving about N2 billion, aimed at improving infrastructure and easing transportation in the area.
Senator Karimi assured constituents that he would continue to prioritize projects and programs that improve the welfare and economic wellbeing of the people of Kogi West.
The Kabba/Bunu-Ijumu town hall is part of Senator Karimi’s ongoing consultations across all seven local government areas of Kogi West Senatorial District.