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Kwara APC elders endorse Bolarinwa for 2027 gov race

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Elders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State have endorsed Bashir Bolarinwa as their preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
  • The elders cited his experience, integrity, and capacity to drive socio-economic transformation and educational advancement in the state.
  • They believe Bolarinwa's proven track record and unifying disposition make him the ideal choice to lead Kwara.

Elders from across Kwara's three senatorial districts within the All Progressives Congress (APC) have officially thrown their weight behind Bashir Bolarinwa, naming him their preferred choice for the governorship race in 2027. This significant endorsement, announced at a press conference in Ilorin on Sunday, highlights a strong consensus among key party figures regarding Bolarinwa's suitability for leadership.

At this critical juncture in Kwara’s political evolution, we firmly believe that leadership must be entrusted to an individual with proven integrity, experience, capacity, and a unifying disposition.

— Ladi MustaphaExplaining the rationale behind the elders' endorsement of Bashir Bolarinwa for the 2027 governorship election.

Ladi Mustapha, a former Legal Adviser for the APC in the state and the spokesperson for the endorsing elders, articulated the group's reasoning. Mustapha emphasized Bolarinwa's extensive experience, unwavering integrity, and intellectual capacity as crucial assets needed to tackle pressing issues such as insecurity and to spearhead socio-economic and educational progress within Kwara.

After careful evaluation, Bolarinwa clearly stands out above other contenders for the office of governor.

— Ladi MustaphaHighlighting Bolarinwa's perceived superiority among gubernatorial aspirants.

"After careful evaluation, Bolarinwa clearly stands out above other contenders for the office of governor," Mustapha stated, underscoring the elders' confidence in his ability to provide credible leadership. They pointed to his disciplined, transparent public and private conduct, and his deep sense of responsibility as essential qualities. Bolarinwa's political journey, which includes service as a councillor, local government chairman in Lagos State, and a member of the House of Representatives, along with his tenure as APC chairman in Kwara, demonstrates a robust capacity for governance and resource management. The elders see him as a unifier, capable of bridging divides and fostering inclusive governance, a perspective that resonates deeply within the diverse political landscape of Kwara.

His public and private conduct reflects discipline, transparency, and a deep sense of responsibility—qualities essential for credible leadership.

— Ladi MustaphaDescribing the personal attributes that make Bolarinwa a suitable candidate.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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