Kogi State capital, has been disrupted by suspected political thugs.The meeting — the second in the series — had in attendance the Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu, and National Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu.Trouble started when the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party was prevented from entering the event hall of Idrinana Hotel venue of the meeting, which resulted in altercation between SDP governorship candidate Natasha Akpoti and security personnel at the entrance.The security personnel tried to prevail on her to go back — a plea which she rejected, saying she was duly invited for the meeting.It was at this point that the Police released tear gas to disperse the surging crowed, while all those at the high table, including the Inspector General of Police and INEC chairman, ran for cover.The Chairman of SDP, Mouktar Atimah, was manhandled and beaten up while trying to mediate.Speaking shortly after the incident, Atimah said what happened showed “the extent to which our society had got rotten.”He appeared too weak to talk extensively when our Correspondent sought to speak with him.
In a momentous occasion for the student community in Kogi, Comrade Ahmad Kabir has secured a resounding victory as the newly elected JCC Chairman. The high-stakes contest for this influential position drew attention from all corners, ultimately culminating in the triumph of a seasoned leader who has previously served as the Student Union Government (SUG) President and held various other pivotal roles. Comrade Ahmad Kabir's journey to the JCC chairmanship reflects a storied history of commitment to student welfare and a passion for driving positive change. His previous tenure as the SUG President was marked by transformative initiatives that significantly impacted the landscape of Federal College Okene. During his tenure as the SUG President, Comrade Ahmad Kabir spearheaded a series of initiatives that brought about substantial improvements to Federal College Okene. His visionary leadership and proactive approach to addressing student concerns turned the college into a h...
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