Kogi East senatorial district
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Kogi East senatorial district is the largest of the three senatorial districts in Kogi State, encompassing nine local governments and accounting for 51 percent of the state's total voter population.[1][2][3] The district includes Idah, Ibaji, Igalamela/Odolu, Ofu, Dekina, Ankpa, Olamaboro, Bassa, and Omala local governments. Idah is the Headquarters of Kogi East Senatorial District.Senator Jibrin Isah represented the district.[4]
Ethnic groups in Kogi East are Igalas (Majority), Bassas, Igbos and Idomas.
List of members representing the district
| Member | Party | Year | Assembly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Usman Kadiri | ANPP | 1999-2007 | 4th, 5th |
| Nicholas Ugbane | PDP | 2007-2011 | 6th |
| Emmanuel Dangana Ocheja | PDP | 2011-2015 | 7th |
| Attai Aidoko | PDP | 2015-2018[a] | 8th |
| Isaac Alfa | PDP | 2018-2019 | 8th |
| Jibrin Isah | APC | 2019–present | 9th |