APC Elders Reject Ceding Of Governorship Seat To Kwara South

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Caucus in Kwara Central said any attempt to zone the governorship seat of the state to Kwara south senatorial district will be vehemently resisted.

It warned that such decision would also negatively affect the fortune of the ruling APC in the next general election in the state.

Rising from its extraordinary meeting in Ilorin, the state capital on Monday, the Forum said zoning the governorship seat to Kwara south which remains the largest beneficiary of the present administration in terms of plumb federal appointments, would be nothing but crude injustice to the other two zones; Kwara central and Kwara north.

The Forum made its position on the vexed issue known in a communique signed by its chairman, Alh Mustapha Kobe,  coordinator, Alh Razaq Lawal and secretary, Alh Gani Alawo.

It listed the federal appointments domiciled in Kwara south to include the attorney general of the Federation and minister of Justice, group managing director of NNPCL, directorship at NALDA and TetFund, and Federal Character Commission (FCC),  amongst others.

It noted that the people of Kwara central and Kwara north senatorial districts condoned the lopsided federal appointments in favour of Kwara south because of their love for President Bola Tinubu and Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and their commitment to the growth and cohesiveness of the APC in the state.

The Forum warned that the maturity and resilience of the people of Kwara central and Kwara north should not be taking for granted.

” For clarity, we want to say unequivocally that the bulk of the votes that gave our party – APC victory in 2019 and 2023 came from Kwara central and Kwara north senatorial districts. It’s important we retain this bulk votes ahead of the 2027 elections, ” the Forum counseled.

It cautioned  the powers that be at the federal and state level against playing into the hands of the opposition by deciding to pick the APC gubernatorial candidate from Kwara South.

While acknowledging that the state governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has performed excellently well to keep the APC’s winning streak in Kwara, the Forum said any sentiment that would draw back the hand of the clock should not be condoned in the interest of all.

The Forum restated its support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and determination to ensure that APC wins all the available political seats in Kwara during the 2027 general elections.

It prayed for God’s continued guidance for President Tinubu and Governor AbdulRazaq.