The Kogi East All Progressives Congress Elders Forum has advised Hajiya Halima Gaiya to redirect her political strategies, which they describe as those of a frustrated politician, to Kano state.
This advice comes in response to her recent statement directed at the Audu/Faleke group.
In a unanimous statement signed by Mallam Siaka Ibrahim, the elders commended the Audu/Faleke Group as the most consistent and distinctive political entity in Kogi state’s political history.
Mallam Ibrahim went on to describe Hajia Halima as an inconsistent figure who has brought disgrace to the Igala and Kogi state’s political legacy.
He labeled Halima as lacking character and accused her of being part of Kogi State’s issues.
Mallam Ibrahim pointed out that Halima had previously left Prince Abubakar Audu’s family for the late Prince Abubakar’s political rival, Ibrahim Idris, only to return when the Audu/Faleke family gained momentum for the 2014 Kogi Gubernatorial election. This move, according to the elders, demonstrated her opportunistic tendencies.
The group has called on James Faleke to disregard Halima’s statements, especially considering her relocation to Kano, where she is said to have influenced Senator Kabir Gaya’s political fortunes negatively.
They advised Faleke to steer clear of Halima’s statements, attributing them to her political frustration.
Barister Halima Kabir Gaya had previously argued that the Audu/Faleke structure had disbanded over the years, emphasizing the All Progressive Congress’s constitution, which mandates the Governor as the party’s leader.
She cautioned against actions that could divide the party’s interests and pointed out that James Faleke had no political history in Kogi State until he became the running mate to the late Prince Abubakar Audu.
Mallam Isiaka Ibrahim described Halima as a reckless speaker with no regard for anyone, including the late Audu.
The statement highlighted her confusion between Kano politics and Kogi state politics, ultimately warning Halima to stay away from Kogi state politics.