FIC REPORT (KWARA STATE) – The just inaugurated APC Presidential Campaign Council has visited the Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital ahead of the 2027 general election campaigns.
The Director General of the Campaign Council, Senator Yari, said the visit was to appreciate the Governor for his wonderful roles and to seek his continued support to make the APC succeed nationwide.
He thanked the Governor for giving his team “a great reception†right from the General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport Ilorin, saying that was their first time to earn such an executive honour since they started the tour.
“Your Excellency, we are here to pay homage. We know, particularly I personally know what you are doing to ensure that APC succeeds not only in Kwara but also in Nigeria. We know the role you are playing in terms of advice to Mr President and to the Council. Your concern is how this journey will be successful. I really appreciate all this, and we are going to continue working together,†Yari said.
At the Emir’s Palace, Yari reiterated the purpose of their visit to the state, saying the homage was to seek his blessing and prayers for the victory of APC candidates, particularly President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“Your son, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has done a lot for this country, and your son, the Governor of Kwara State, has done a lot for this state, from where he took the responsibility from 2019 to where we are today,†he told the Emir at the Palace where the Governor was also present.
“Your Royal Highness, we not only came here to seek your support but also your prayers and blessings for Asiwaju’s re-election in 2027.â€
In his remarks, the Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said Kwara remains the stronghold of APC since 2019 general elections and that the party’s unmatched popularity and consistent victory make the state a no-go area for the opposition PDP.
AbdulRazaq commended the PCC’s composition and their preparedness for the task ahead, attesting to their capacity and contributions to nation building.
The Governor also appreciated them for their engagement that equally featured the Speaker of Kwara House of Assembly and APC Gubernatorial candidate Rt Hon Salihu Yakubu Danladi, his running mate Hon Seun Oguniyi Adato, other top government officials and state APC Chairman Prince Sunday Fagbemi.
“We know that you’ve been going around the country, hitting the ground running. Even before inauguration, you were out doing your work. That shows the seriousness which you’ve attached to the job,” the Governor said at the Ahmadu Bello House, Ilorin.
“I congratulate you for being nominated into PCC, the highest organ of our campaign. It’s because the party recognises your capacities, your contribution to nation building and what you can achieve.
“Now, we appreciate this courtesy visit. It’s important to know, to hit the ground running, you’re going to campaign, and to know that Kwara is solidly in the APC’s side of defence. The leader of PDP made our job much easier. The balance of the equation here is 70-30. 70% APC and 30% PDP. And that’s consistent from 2019 until the election. Nothing has changed except that PDP has continued to weaken.
At least 10 former governors, former members of the National Assembly, and former party executives were part of the delegation, including Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari (Katsina), Senator Rochas Okorocha (Imo), Ali Modu Sheriff (Borno), Kebbi Adamu Aleiro (Kebbi), Abubakar Badaru (Jigawa), Danjuma Goje (Gombe), Ibrahim Shema (Katsina), Sani Yerima (Zamfara), Abdullahi Ganduje (Kano), Olusegun Mimiko (Ondo), Hon. Dimeji Bankole, and Hon. Olubunmi Ette.
Reported by:
FADEYI, Babajide (PI&PRO)
FIC, Ilorin
