Kogi East senatorial district is the largest of the three senatorial districts in Kogi State with nine local governments and 51 per cent of total voter population of Kogi State.[1][2][3] The senatorial district covers Idah, Ibaji, Igalamela/Odolu, Ofu, Dekina, Ankpa, Olamaboro, Bassa and Omala local governments. The district is currently represented by Senator Jibrin Isah.[4]
List of members representing the district[edit]
Member | Party | Year | Assembly |
---|---|---|---|
Alex Usman Kadiri | ANPP | 1999-2007 | 4th, 5th |
Nicholas Ugbane | PDP | 2007-2011 | 6th |
Emmanuel Dangana Ocheja | PDP | 2011-2015 | 7th |
Attai Aidoko | PDP | 2015-2018[a] | 8th |
Isaac Alfa | PDP | 2018-2019 | 8th |
Jibrin Isah | APC | 2019–present | 9th |
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Iroanusi, QueenEsther (2017-12-18). "Appeal Court declares Kogi East Senate seat vacant - Premium Times Nigeria". Retrieved 2020-05-11.
- ^ "Kogi poll: The West/Central challenge". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 2019-05-15. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
- ^ "INEC declares Kogi East election inconclusive". 2019-02-25. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
- ^ Ukwu, Jerrywright (2019-09-28). "Jubilation in Kogi as Appeal Court affirms election of APC senator". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2020-05-11.
- ^ "Court sacks Aidoko as Kogi East Senator". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2020-05-11.