Traditional rulers in Baruten local government area of Kwara State have restated their commitment to power shift to the Kwara North in the 2027 general elections.
The first-class monarchs made their position known at a special prayer session they organised for the federal and state governments held at Kosubosu, the headquarters of Baruten local government area.
At the prayer session jointly officiated by the chief Imams of Okuta, Ilesha-Baruba, Yashikira and Gwanara, the organisers sought for divine guidance, security, economic prosperity, and political stability for the administrations of President Bola Tinubu and Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State.
In his remarks, the chairman of the local government area, Hon. Isa Jibril commended the Emirs for demonstrating excellent leadership by organising the prayer.
Jibril explained that the people felt the need to support the government both at the federal and the state levels and for God’s continuous divine intervention and wisdom for both President Tinubu and Governor AbdulRazaq.
The Emir of Okuta, Alh Idris Abubakar Serobetete III, called on all Kwara Northerners to unite beyond party affiliations and work collectively towards ensuring that the region produces the next governor of the state.
He also solicited the support of compatriots from Kwara Central and Kwara South for the 2027 Kwara north agenda.
The Emir of Ilesha, Prof. Abubakar Halidu praised President Tinubu and appreciated Governor AbdulRazaq’s sterling performance, describing him as a man of integrity and sincerity “who would honour his promise to support Kwara North’s agenda in 2027.”
According to Prof Halidu, “Since 1999, Kwara North has never tasted the position (of governorship). The Kwara South has used eight and the Kwara Central 20 years (by the end of second term of the incumbent governor). The time has come for Kwara North to be considered.”
The Emir of Yashikira, Alh Usman Sariki Sabi called for concerted and sustained efforts to actualise the Kwara North 2027 governorship mandate.
The member representing Okuta/Yashikira State constituency in the Kwara House of Asembly, Hon. Muhammad Boriya who spoke on behalf of stakeholders and political leaders in Baruten, appreciated the monarchs for their thoughtfulness in organising the prayer session .
He noted that the monarchs’ initiative was timely and a noble cause aimed at ensuring equity and development in Kwara State.
Other stakeholders who attended and spoke after the prayer session, echoed the plea of the traditional rulers and assured that if given the 2027 governorship ticket, every region would feel a sense of belonging in the state’s affairs.
