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By Abu Micheal Not every leader begins with privilege. Engr. Bashiru Gegu grew up with little, in a setting where opportunities were scarce and expectations were low. Few would have predicted that the quiet village boy would one day hold a position of influence in Kogi State. That changed when two leaders, former Governor Yahaya Bello and Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo, chose to look beyond his background and recognize what others overlooked. What they saw was potential — steady, grounded, and capable of growth. Today, that potential has matured into service that many in Kogi LGA now depend on. Engr. Gegu has become a consistent presence for the people often left at the margins — the low-income families, the struggling youth, and communities with limited access to support. His connection to them isn’t just professional, it’s personal. Having experienced hardship himself, he understands what it means to be without and has made it a point to stay close to those realities. His wor...

A major political development has unfolded within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State, as the Ayere Arimah Ward Executive Committee announced the suspension of Hon. Hammed Obaditan over allegations of gross misconduct and violent behavior. The decision, reached unanimously at an emergency ward executive meeting held on May 1, 2026, signals a firm stance by party leaders against actions perceived to undermine discipline and unity within the party’s grassroots structure. According to a formal suspension letter issued by the ward executives, the action was taken pursuant to Article 21(A)(i), (v), and (xi) of the APC Constitution (2022 as amended). The committee accused Obaditan of conduct “unbecoming of a party member and public office holder,” warning that such behavior risks bringing the party into public ridicule and disrepute. At the heart of the controversy is an alleged incident that occurred on April 29, 2026, during a stakeholders’ meeting of ...