Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Bashir Gegu, has cautioned that the All Progressives Congress (APC) risks losing the state in the 2027 general elections if former Governor Yahaya Bello is not actively involved in the party’s affairs.

Gossip News Now reports that Gegu made the remarks during a political gathering in Kogi Local Government Area, where he emphasized Bello’s continued relevance and influence in the state’s political landscape.

According to the commissioner, Bello remains the key architect of Kogi’s political stability and APC’s dominance, warning that ignoring him would be a costly mistake.

“If former Governor Yahaya Bello is not carried along, APC cannot win Kogi State. That is the plain truth,” Gegu declared.

He dismissed social media criticism of a recent solidarity rally in Lokoja, clarifying that the event was not a protest, but rather a gesture of appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for their leadership.

“The rally was a show of appreciation, not a protest. But let no one make the mistake — without Yahaya Bello, there’s no APC victory in Kogi,” he said.

Gegu further credited the former governor with laying the foundation for political cohesion and federal recognition of Kogi State, stressing that Bello’s influence still resonates across all senatorial districts.