By Akowe ThankGod Joseph ojonateko TG
The quest for power and greed has cost Muri Ajaka, the former National Deputy Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), dearly.
He was desperate and eager to succeed Bello, driven by the crowd and the empty noise around him. He believed that being an Igala man—coming from the majority—was a winning advantage. However, he failed to realize that he was exposing himself to disgrace and humiliation.
The Igala agenda movement was formed, and lives were lost in the process, all in a bid to see him occupy the Lugard House in Lokoja. While some advised him to step aside, others pushed him forward.
In early 2022, he served as the National Deputy Publicity Secretary of the APC and was a member of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).
Today, however, he is seen apologizing to his political oppression Alhaji Yahaya Bello , those he claims they took his mandate and handed it to another.
His quest for power, hunger to rule, and desperation to lead have now diminished and destabilized his political movement. He is reportedly seeking a senatorial position, possibly to recover some of the resources spent during the 2023 governorship campaign. It is a situation where he may even have to humble himself before former rivals.
Baba, do everything humanly possible within your capacity to secure the endorsement you seek. But if you are turned down again, be prepared to withstand the weight of criticism from Kogites, especially those from Kogi East.
Opinion by
Akowe ThankGod Joseph ojonateko TG
5th may 2026
