SAN Saiki Sets Sights on Senate, Declares for Kogi Central

Former House of Representatives member for Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency, Aliyu Omeiza Saiki (SAN), has officially declared his intention to run for the Kogi Central Senatorial Seat under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. The announcement was made over the weekend at a critical stakeholders’ meeting organized by Uka Nation, attended by prominent traditional rulers and political leaders.

The event, held at Kings Royal Hotel, Okene, saw Saiki receive strong backing from his maternal family, the Ezi Omoye, with the National President of the Omoye Development Association, retired Permanent Secretary Adayi Y. Momoh, pledging full support. “Once you are presented by the Party, our winning support is yours, Honourable Saiki,” Momoh said, praising Saiki’s performance and moral standing.

Saiki also visited the Ohi Etohweyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Isa Ozi Salami, who commended his decision to answer the call to serve. “I am confident you will leverage your experience as a Federal Lawmaker and Senior Advocate of Nigeria to benefit the people of Kogi Central,” Salami said.

A seasoned lawyer, Saiki played a key role in the 2023 post-election litigations at both presidential and gubernatorial levels. At the declaration, he acknowledged President Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for their leadership.

The ceremony drew a broad spectrum of dignitaries, including legal professionals such as Barristers S.O. Odege, A.U. Akobe, and B.H. Onuwoji, as well as community and political leaders, retired civil servants, academics, former local government officials, women, youth, artisans, and market leaders, reflecting wide-based support for Saiki’s senatorial ambition.