The Ijumu Local Government chapter of the Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria, MOUN, has distanced itself from the reported endorsement of Dr. Idris Rufus Oluwafemi, popularly known as IDRUFEM, ahead of the 2027 House of Representatives election for Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Federal Constituency.
In a rejoinder issued by its Chairman, Mr. Clement Joseph, the chapter said it neither participated in nor authorised the purported endorsement.
The clarification follows a publication titled “THANK YOU GREAT MINDS — KABBA/BUNU–IJUMU 2027 — IDRUFEM NI SEEEEE,” which suggested that motorcycle operators across the federal constituency had endorsed the African Democratic Congress, ADC, aspirant.
Joseph said although the Kogi West Zonal Chairman was reportedly involved in the exercise, it should not be construed as institutional approval by the Ijumu chapter.
“MOUN Ijumu LGA was not involved in the exercise and should not be represented as having participated in it,” he said.
He stressed the need for institutional integrity and accurate public communication, noting that political actions by individuals or particular groups must be distinguished from decisions formally adopted by recognised chapters.
The chairman clarified that the rejoinder was not intended to deny individuals their right to support any candidate, but to safeguard the chapter’s identity and ensure the public is not misled.
He urged political stakeholders and the public to be cautious in attributing the reported endorsement to the entire union.
“The central message remains unequivocal: MOUN Ijumu LGA says it was not a party to the reported IDRUFEM endorsement,” Joseph added.
