Kogi Security Adviser Warns Senator Karimi Against Inciting Division in Kogi West
By Queen Madaki | The Bureau News
LOKOJA — Nigeria News Today: The Kogi State Security Adviser, Retired Commander Jerry Omodara, has cautioned the lawmaker representing Kogi West, Senator Sunday Karimi, to focus on his legislative duties and refrain from making statements capable of destabilizing the peace in the state.
Omodara issued the warning on Monday in Lokoja during a one-day workshop for women titled “Building Trust for a Renewed Hope,” organized by his office in collaboration with the Kogi Women Empowerment Coalition (KWEC).
According to him, recent comments attributed to Senator Karimi were capable of inciting tension in Kogi West, describing the senator’s position as self-serving and not representative of the collective will of his constituents.
“Senator Karimi’s utterances do not reflect the consensus or mandate of the people of Kogi West,” Omodara said. “At no point did he hold a town hall meeting where such authority was given to him to speak on behalf of the people regarding power shift.”
The Security Adviser urged the senator to desist from divisive politics and focus on his core legislative responsibilities at the National Assembly.
He emphasized that Kogi West people are politically aware and will not be swayed by rhetoric or personal ambition.
“The people of Kogi West are now more enlightened, and they understand what is best for their future. We will not allow anyone to incite division in the name of political interest,” Omodara added.
The Bureau News gathered that the workshop also discussed women’s participation in governance, conflict resolution, and community security, with participants calling for unity and inclusivity in Kogi’s political process.
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