A Socio-Political Group, Ijumu Unity Group (IUG) has thrown its weight behind calls for power to shift to Kogi West, Okun land in particular in the next governorship election.
Chairman of the Group, Hon. Funsho Olumoko said this while speaking with Newsmen shortly after his inauguration as Chairman of IUG as well as other Executives and Board of Trustee Members held at Iyara on Monday.
Hon. Olumoko, a Grassroots Politician said since Kogi East has produced several Governors in the past, while the Central are winding down its second tenure, it behoves that power shift to the West.
According to him, if the Governorship is zoned to the West, stakeholders in Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency will be appealed to, to allow Okun produce the next Governor since the Lugard House is located in Lokoja.
He said ahead of the 2023 General elections, the Group has commenced advocacy and education of electorate to get their Permanent Voters Cards and vote candidates of their choice.
Hon. Olomoko stressed the need for the people of Kogi West particularly Okun land to unite if they truly desire to occupy the Lugard House in 2024, adding that Unity is key.
The Chairman Board of Trustees, Otunba APS Arogundade, who was represented by Barr. Femi Oloruntoba said the group is not new but only changes name from time to time.
According to him, time has come for the people not to depend solely on politicians to achieve community developments.