Kwara APC elders endorse Reps candidate, urge unity

In a significant show of solidarity, prominent political leaders and stakeholders from Ifelodun Local Government Area in Kwara State have publicly backed Dr. Rafiu Ajakaye, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency. This endorsement, coming from at least 24 influential figures across the local government's 18 wards, signals a united front ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The stakeholders lauded Ajakaye, a former Chief Press Secretary to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for his consistent commitment to public service, human capital development, and infrastructural growth. They expressed strong confidence in his ability to represent the constituency effectively at the National Assembly, citing his pedigree as a gentleman known for hard work and respect for elders.

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We are confident that Dr Rafiu Ajakaye will make us proud. We are proud of his pedigree as a gentleman and the former spokesman of the governor who distinguished himself through hard work, respect for elders and passion for development.

The statement emphasized the credibility and transparency of the APC primary election process, noting its acceptance by the majority of party members. In a call for unity, the leaders appealed to other aspirants to set aside any grievances and support Ajakaye, underscoring the principle of 'one of us is better than none of us.' This collective backing aims to strengthen the APC's position and ensure the constituency benefits from focused development under Ajakaye's leadership.

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As leaders and stakeholders in Ifelodun, we are 100 per cent behind the candidature of our son. He is a proud son of our local government. One of us is better than none of us, and we urge his fellow aspirants and others who may have any grievance to kindly consider the overall interest of our local government and back him accordingly.