Kogi APC Chieftain Mustapha Obaje Withdraws from Idah Federal Constituency Race
Mustapha Obaje, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State, Nigeria, has officially withdrawn his candidacy for the Idah Federal Constituency seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. Announcing his decision at a press conference in Abuja, Obaje cited the necessity of preserving party unity and adhering to directives from the APC leadership, including Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo. He emphasized that collective party interests and constituency development must supersede personal political ambitions. Obaje urged his supporters to remain calm and loyal to the party structure, reaffirming his commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Governor Ododo’s administration. Although specific internal arrangements leading to this withdrawal were not disclosed, the move significantly impacts the political landscape in Kogi East, a strategically important region for APC power dynamics. This development occurs amidst broader political realignments within the state party as stakeholders negotiate positions for the upcoming election cycle. Obaje also expressed gratitude to other key political figures, such as former Governor Yahaya Bello, while pledging continued support for the party’s success at both state and national levels.
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Kogi APC Chieftain Mustapha Obaje Withdraws from Idah Federal Constituency Race
Mustapha Obaje, a prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State, Nigeria, has officially withdrawn his candidacy for the Idah Federal Constituency seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. Announcing his decision at a press conference in Abuja, Obaje cited the necessity of preserving party unity and adhering to directives from the APC leadership, including Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo. He emphasized that collective party interests and constituency development must supersede personal political ambitions. Obaje urged his supporters to remain calm and loyal to the party structure, reaffirming his commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Governor Ododo’s administration. Although specific internal arrangements leading to this withdrawal were not disclosed, the move significantly impacts the political landscape in Kogi East, a strategically important region for APC power dynamics. This development occurs amidst broader political realignments within the state party as stakeholders negotiate positions for the upcoming election cycle. Obaje also expressed gratitude to other key political figures, such as former Governor Yahaya Bello, while pledging continued support for the party’s success at both state and national levels.
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