Kogi PDP Reps’ Candidates Emerge Via Consensus

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has produced its candidates for the House of Representatives seats across Kogi State through consensus arrangements ahead of the 2027 general elections.

A former member of the House of Representatives for Okehi/Adavi Federal Constituency,  Hon. Abdulrahaman Badamasuiy, emerged as the PDP candidate for the constituency during the party’s primary election held on Sunday, May 17, 2026.

Badamasuiy, who represented the constituency in the National Assembly between 2011 and 2015, was affirmed by party delegates under a consensus arrangement.

Also emerging as candidates were Muhammed A. Etudaiye for Okene/Ogori-Magongo Federal Constituency and Hon. Lawal Idrisu, a former two-term member of the House of Representatives, for Ajaokuta Federal Constituency.

In Kogi West Senatorial District, Abdulkadir Ibrahim secured the PDP ticket for Lokoja/Kogi Federal Constituency, while Hon. Femi Victor Olubiyi emerged for Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency.

Hon. Ibigbemi Seun Samuel was equally returned unopposed for Yagba Federal Constituency.

Similarly, in Kogi East, Barr. Abubakar Usman Yahaya emerged as the PDP candidate for Ankpa/Olamaboro/Omala Federal Constituency, while Hon. Okolo Ikani Benjamin, a former member of the House of Representatives and former Chairman of Dekina Local Government Area, clinched the ticket for Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency through affirmation.

For Idah Federal Constituency, a former chairman of Idah local government area, Hon. Ukwenya Paul Ogwu, was also returned unopposed.

Speaking shortly after his affirmation by PDP members in Ogaminana, Adavi local government area, Hon. Abdulrahaman Badamasuiy commended party members and delegates for their peaceful conduct during the exercise.

He pledged to leverage his previous legislative experience to provide quality representation and facilitate developmental projects for the constituency.

“I have represented the people before, and they can compare the level of development during our time with what is obtainable now. Development stopped after we left office, but I want to assure the people that I will use my experience to attract development back to the area,” he said.