Fulani Groups Endorse Kwara APC Guber Candidate

Fulani socio-cultural organisations in Kwara State have thrown their weight behind the governorship candidate of  the All Progressives Congress (APC), Engr Yakubu Danladi-Salihu.

The former special adviser on Strategy to the state governor, Abdulsalam Atiku announced the decision of the groups during a meeting attended by leaders of Miyetti Allah, Gam-Allah, Jamu Naati Fulbe and other Fulani associations.

Atiku said the decision followed extensive consultations among stakeholders and was aimed at sustaining the achievements of administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.

He described the APC gubernatorial candidate, Danladi-Salihu as a leader with the experience, competence and vision to consolidate ongoing developmental programmes across the state.

“Our support is founded on the expectation that his administration will promote inclusive government where every community has a sense of belonging, strengthen security across the state, modernise and expand nomadic education infrastructure, empower pastoralists, farmers, youths and encourage youth and women development, and promote peaceful coexistence as the foundation for sustainable growth and prosperity,” Atiku said.

He urged members of the Fulani community and other stakeholders to remain united and work for the success of the APC in the 2027 general election.

Atiku expressed confidence that the party would record another electoral victory, similar to those of 2019 and 2023.

The Fulbe Development and Cultural Organisation (FUDECO), Kwara State chapter also passed a vote of confidence in Governor AbdulRazaq.

Speaking on behalf of the organisation, its chairman, Hon. Saliu Sanda, commended the governor for what he described as inclusive leadership and developmental achievements across the state.

Sanda said the Fulani community appreciated the administration for giving it a sense of belonging through the appointment of qualified members into strategic public offices.

“On behalf of the Fulani communities and associations in Kwara State, we reaffirm our confidence in your leadership and respectfully assure Your Excellency of our continued support for your administration and the progressive ideals of the All Progressives Congress (APC). We equally wish to state that we will continue to stand by and support candidates presented by our great party at the national, state, and local levels, while working tirelessly to promote peace, unity, and progress within our communities,” he promised.

Speaking in the same vein, the Ardu Baruten, Alh Hassan Yusuf, commended the APC over the choice of Engr Yakubu Danladi Salihu as its gubernatorial candidate, saying the Kwara North deserves the ticket for its loyalty and in the interest of equity, fairness and justice.