FALEKE, KOGI 2027: WHEN GOD SAYS YES, NO MORTAL CAN SAY NO
By MUSA BAKER
When the dust settles and the noise fades, one fact will remain, destiny cannot be rigged. Power can delay purpose, but it cannot deny it. God has indeed spoken over Kogi 2027, no boardroom plot, no backdoor alliance, and no political intimidation can overturn that verdict.
Politics, at its highest level, is not merely a game of numbers, intrigues, or godfatherism. It is, ultimately, a test of purpose, preparation, and providence. In Kogi State today, as conversations quietly but steadily drift toward 2027, one truth is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Some moments in history are not engineered by men, they are ordained. And when God says yes, no mortal, no matter how powerful, can say no.
Rt. Hon. Dr. James Abiodun Faleke’s political journey did not begin in noise, nor has it been sustained by propaganda. It has been built patiently on service, consistency, loyalty, and capacity. In a political environment often littered with betrayals and opportunism, Faleke stands out as a man whose record speaks louder than slogans.
From grassroots mobilisation to legislative effectiveness at the national level, he has demonstrated an uncommon blend of political intelligence and human empathy.
Kogi people are tired of experiments, tired of theatrics, and tired of leadership that prioritises personal ambition over collective progress. The people yearn for competence anchored in character. They seek a leader who understands the struggles of the farmer in Dekina, the trader in Okene, the civil servant in Lokoja, and the youth dreaming of opportunity beyond survival. Faleke’s political life has consistently intersected with these realities, not as a distant observer but as an active participant.
Those who understand divine timing know that preparation often precedes elevation. Faleke has paid his dues. He has served faithfully, stood firm in difficult moments, and remained loyal when betrayal would have been more convenient.
In Nigerian politics, where loyalty is often punished rather than rewarded, his steadfastness has become both his burden and his badge of honour. Yet history teaches us that endurance is never wasted; it is merely delayed recognition.
Opponents may scheme. Political merchants may conspire. Narratives may be twisted, and calculations recalculated. But there is a limit to human manipulation when destiny is involved. Kogi 2027 is shaping up not just as an election, but as a referendum on values, on whether experience will finally trump experimentation, whether substance will defeat spectacle, and whether divine alignment will override mortal interference.
Faleke’s appeal is not rooted in ethnic sentiment or hollow populism. It is grounded in performance, credibility, and a deep understanding of governance. His legislative footprint, advocacy for infrastructural development, and commitment to party discipline mark him as a leader prepared for executive responsibility. Leadership is not learned overnight; it is cultivated over time. Faleke has been in that classroom for decades.
For APC the ruling party and indeed for Kogi State, the choice ahead is stark. The future demands calm hands, a clear head, and a compassionate heart. It demands a leader who can consolidate gains, correct mistakes, and chart a sustainable path forward. This is not the season for political gambling; it is the season for political wisdom.
When the dust settles and the noise fades, one fact will remain, destiny cannot be rigged. Power can delay purpose, but it cannot deny it. God has indeed spoken over Kogi 2027, no boardroom plot, no backdoor alliance, and no political intimidation can overturn that verdict.
Faleke’s moment is not manufactured hype, it is the convergence of preparation, service, and divine approval. And as history has repeatedly shown, when God says yes, no mortal man can say no.
Musa Asiru Bakare member APC political analyst writes from Lokoja Kogi state
December 14, 2025
