9 May 2026, Sat

Kogi Solid Minerals Commissioner Lauds Court Judgment, Congratulates Gov. Ododo, Lauds Kabba Bunu Chairman Over Restoration of Kogi Suppressed Constituencies


Kogi Solid Minerals Commissioner Lauds Court Judgment, Congratulates Gov. Ododo, Lauds Kabba Bunu Chairman Over Restoration of Kogi Suppressed Constituencies

 

The Kogi State Commissioner For Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr. Bashiru Gegu has described as commendable and a relief from marginalization the Federal High Court Judgment that restored suppressed constituencies in the State.

The Commissioner also congratulated Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo over the Federal High Court Judgment that ordered the restoration and conduct of election into the suppressed constituencies in the State.

Recalled that in a judgement delivered today, Justice Isah A. Danshan of the Federal High Court Lokoja, declared as mandatory for elections to be held in 2027 in the suppressed constituencies.

The Commissioner described the judgement as righting the wrong that has existed over the years, praised the courage of Barr. Zacchaeus Dare Michael, Kabba Bunu LGA Chairman, for his courage to stand for what is right.

The Commissioner praised Barr. Dare, said he has proven to be a man of justice, lauded his resilience for speaking for the voiceless.

The Commissioner said he is happy that in his time and under the administration of Gov Ododo, justice has prevailed, with the restoration of the suppressed constituencies.

While he acknowledged that the case may also have dragged the State Government and the Assembly, Engr. Bashiru however commended the judgement as one that is in the right direction.

 


By joshua