2027: Mopamuro endorse Lake Abejide for a return to the House of Representatives

The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders and leaders in Mopamuro local government area of Kogi State have unanimously endorsed Leke Abejide for a return to the House of Representatives in 2027, formally adopting him as the consensus candidate of the party in the area.

The decision was announced during the Nomination Form Endorsement ceremony held in Lokoja, where APC leaders across Mopamuro converged to collectively endorse the nomination form of the lawmaker, signalling unity and a shared political direction ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The presence of key party stakeholders, including Kingsley Fanwo, the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Ademola Bello, the Executive Chairman of Mopamuro Local Government Area, Olawumi Jacob, the Member representing Mopamuro Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Olamide Adeyemo, the Mopamuro APC Chairman, and other critical stakeholders of the party.

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Speaking on behalf of the Mopamuro leaders, Kingsley Fanwo, the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, said the endorsement was a product of Abejide’s outstanding performance and unwavering commitment to the development of Yagba Federal Constituency, as he
noted that the lawmaker’s status as a ranking member of the House of Representatives places him in a vantage position to attract more democratic dividends to the constituency.

He said “Rt. Hon. Leke Abejide has demonstrated capacity, competence, and an uncommon dedication to the welfare of our people. His representation has been impactful, and we are confident that giving him another mandate will further consolidate the gains already recorded.

“He has paid WAEC and NECO registration fees for thousands of students, he has empowered women, artisans and farmers; he has also given dignity to the traditional institutions as well as executed many capital projects across Yagba land. He is a blessing to the Yagba and Mopamuro people, and has agreed to identify and associate with him”.

Fanwo equally emphasised that the unanimous adoption of Abejide underscores the unity within the APC structure in Mopamuro and a shared resolve to sustain quality representation, as he expressed confidence that Abejide would continue to serve with dedication, integrity, and purpose if given another opportunity by the electorate.

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Also speaking, Ademola Bello, the Executive Chairman of Mopamuro Local Government Area, described the development as “the dawn of a new era,” stressing that the consensus around Abejide reflects the collective will of the people.

He said, “This is the dawn of a new era for our people. Rt. Hon. Leke Abejide is the consensus candidate of everyone in Mopamuro. Our unity today sends a strong message that we are determined to move forward together”.

The endorsement is widely seen as a major political boost for the lawmaker as momentum continues to build across Yagba Federal Constituency in support of his re -election bid.