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Interface with 2015 general elctions political candidates from Ebira land

On the 17th January 2015, Kogi Central CSOs Network in collaboration with Ebira People's Association (EPA) held and interactive session with Ebira political candidates and aspirants for 2015 general elections.

The event held at the Dabras Hotel in Okene was a huge success as almost all the candidates and serving elected office holders attended the session to showcase their manifestoes and achievements respectively. The highpoint of the event was the collective decalration for a peaceful electioneering by all the contestants come February 2015..

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Ohi of Eika (right) with Abu Imam and Bashir Sanni Omolori

Moderators of the event

Muhammed B. Atta, Chairman Kogi Central CSOs Network

Dr. Abdulrahman Adeiza, Nation predient of Ebira People's Association (EPA)

Guest Speaker, Dr. Lanre of National Democratic Institue

(from left) Mrs. Lami Ahmed, Alhaji Sule Etudaiye and Barr. Ajinetu

Guests

Dr. Halima Salihu aka Big Mama (GM, Tao FM) and Prof. Otede

Dr. Jerry Ohikere (left) and Hon. Ahmed Tijani Yusuf Damisa

Dr. Abdulrahman Adeiza, EPA national president and the Asema of Ezuka clan

Guests

Senator Abatemi Nurudeen USman, PPA Senatorial candidate for Kogi Central

Abdulrasheed Adabara Ovosi, PDP aspirant for Okene 1 House of Assembly

Cross section of candidates

Cross section of guests at the event

Bashir Sanni Omolori, Mega Party Senatorial candidate for Kogi Central

Remark by the Asema of Ezuka, Chief M. S. Isah representing Ohinoyi of Ebiraland

Tete-a-Tete between EPA president and Comrade Abdulmumuni Okara

Hon. Abdulrahman Badamasuiy (Serving House of Reps, Adavi/Okehi fed constituency)

Hon. Ahmed Tijani Yusuf (Serving House of Reps, Okene/Ogori/Magongo)

Representative of the Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly

Joint declaration of candidates for a peaceful election

Kabir Onimisi Idris Atta, Labour Party Senatorial candidate for Kogi central

SDP candidate for house of reps, Okene

Abubakar Adagu, PDP candidate for House of Reps (Adavi/Okehi fed. constituency)

Kabir Ajanah, APC House of Reps Candidate (Adavi/Okehi Fed. Constituency)

SDP candidate for Okene 1 House of Assembly

Suleiman Amuju, Rapoteur

Mrs. Lami Ahmed (President, Liftup Care Foundation)

Group photo or organizers and candidates

Organizing team

Some members of EPA and Proudly Anebira Forum
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