Ajaka Warns Bello Against Misleading Kogi People Ahead of 2027

As political alignments begin to form ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Kogi State governorship candidate under the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Yakubu Muritala Ajaka, has accused ex-Governor Yahaya Bello of attempting to deceive the people through what he described as political theatrics.

Ajaka said recent moves by Bello were designed to mislead the electorate, but insisted that Kogites were now more politically aware and would no longer fall for manipulative tactics. He described Bello’s actions as outdated and said the people had grown beyond fear and intimidation as tools of politics.

The SDP leader stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu does not need deceptive politics or force to win public trust. According to him, what Nigerians expect from the President is credible leadership and results-driven governance, not political manipulation.

Ajaka also questioned Bello’s influence in the state, recalling that the former governor failed to secure victory even in his own senatorial district during the last general elections. He described Bello’s claim of being capable of delivering Kogi for the ruling party in 2027 as unrealistic and disconnected from political reality.

He noted that Kogites have become more informed and will now vote based on performance, transparency, and genuine service to the people. Ajaka said the electorate has moved past the era when intimidation and propaganda could determine election outcomes.

He added that a new wave of young and conscious citizens is emerging in Kogi, ready to take ownership of the state’s political destiny. According to him, when the time comes, credible individuals with integrity and commitment to progress will rally to support the President and rebuild trust in leadership.

Ajaka, who contested against Bello’s preferred candidate in the 2023 governorship race, has remained one of the former governor’s strongest critics. He has repeatedly accused Bello of misgovernance, divisive leadership, and using fear to control political structures in the state.

With political tensions gradually building toward 2027, Ajaka’s remarks reflect the deepening rift between former allies and the rising determination among opposition voices to challenge the old order in Kogi politics.