2027: You Will Continue To Prosper, Emir Of Ilorin Prays For Saliu Mustapha

The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has prayed for the continued success of Senator Saliu Mustapha ahead of the 2027 general election, following his emergence as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Kwara Central Senatorial District.

The monarch, who is also the Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs, offered the prayers on Sunday when Mustapha paid him a homage visit at his palace in Ilorin.

He prayed that the senator would continue to prosper in his political career and other endeavours.

The lawmaker was accompanied on the visit by the PDP governorship candidate in Kwara State, Engr Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu; the party’s candidate for Ilorin East/Ilorin South Federal Constituency, Hon. Yusuf Saka Eletu; the PDP Kwara Central Senatorial Chairman, Alhaji Isiaq Tunde Owolabi; the state party secretary, Hon. Abdulrahman Kayode Abdullahi; and other party candidates.

During the visit, the Emir commended Mustapha for his contributions to the development of the Ilorin Emirate in his capacity as the Turaki of Ilorin.

Speaking to journalists shortly after arriving at the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin, Mustapha expressed appreciation to his supporters, PDP chieftains, youths, women and community stakeholders who turned out in large numbers to welcome him.

The senator said he would not take the show of love and solidarity for granted, adding that the support and goodwill of the people remained a source of encouragement as he continued to work towards a better Kwara Central.

Expressing confidence in the PDP’s chances in the forthcoming election, Mustapha urged party members and supporters to intensify grassroots mobilisation and engage more voters to secure victory in 2027.