The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has condemned the Kogi State Government’s approach to the upcoming local government elections, describing it as reckless and irresponsible given the ongoing flood crisis affecting hundreds of communities.
In a statement released on Friday in Abuja the National secretary of the party Olu Agunloye the SDP’s National Working Committee expressed outrage over the Kogi State Electoral Commission’s conduct, which they claim violated the Electoral Act 2022 and ignores a related court case currently before the Federal High Court.
The party accused the commission of unlawfully altering the list of SDP candidates and overstepping its constitutional authority.
Dr. Agunloye, the SDP’s National Secretary, emphasized the dire implications of the government’s actions during such a critical time. “With widespread hunger, economic challenges, and devastating floods impacting over 180 towns, the government’s focus should be on recovery and support for the affected citizens,” he stated.
The SDP called for immediate action from both the Federal Government and Kogi State officials to prevent further deterioration of the situation. They warned that continued governance failures could lead to unrest and further suffering for the people of Kogi.
Now that the state grapples with the displacement of approximately 260,000 residents due to flooding and ongoing issues like unpaid salaries, the SDP insisted that a fair and transparent electoral process is vital for restoring trust and stability in Kogi State.