The Kogi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has asked party members to disregard a purported suspension of congresses in the state. “The African Democratic Congress, Kogi State Chapter, wishes to inform party members, stakeholders, and the general public to disregard the purported suspension of congresses in Kogi State contained in a letter issued by the State outgoing Chairman, Mr Kingsley Ogga,” Suleiman said. He added that “the outgoing chairman, Mr Kingsley Ogga, lacks the constitutional authority to suspend congresses in the state. No state chapter or officer has the power to override that directive.”Suleiman urged all aspirants, delegates, and party members across Kogi State to “disregard the directives and remain calm, law-abiding, and fully mobilised for the congresses. All ward, local government, state, and national congresses will hold as planned.”He reiterated that “the ADC in Kogi State remains committed to internal democracy, due process, and the rule of law.

Source: Punch April 08, 2026 19:17 UTC