Kwara APC Stakeholders Seek Tinubu’s Intervention in Alleged Crisis

A coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders from Kwara State, including serving senators, House of Representatives members, and governorship aspirants, has urgently appealed to President Bola Tinubu to address a growing crisis within the state's party structure. They expressed unwavering loyalty to the president and commended his administration's economic stability and the Renewed Hope Agenda.

However, the stakeholders highlighted significant internal challenges in Kwara State that threaten the party's future electoral prospects. They contend that the political coalition behind the successful "Otoge" movement has been weakened under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's administration. The group alleges that the governor has failed to practice inclusive leadership, marginalizing many party leaders and loyalists who were instrumental in achieving electoral success.

This alleged sidelining has reportedly resulted in a weakened party structure and a decline in public confidence. The stakeholders expressed apprehension that candidates associated with the governor might face rejection from voters in the 2027 general elections. "The APC’s base in Kwara State has been eroded, the opposition is becoming resurgent, and there is widespread apprehension that any candidate associated with the governor will be rejected by the electorate," the resolution stated.

The stakeholders further claimed that Governor AbdulRazaq has lost the moral and political authority to guide the party's future direction in the state. They urged President Tinubu to conduct a thorough review of the crisis, including the outcomes of party primaries, which they claim were announced without proper elections. They also called for the facilitation of a consensus governorship candidate through a transparent process, emphasizing competence, statewide acceptability, and the ability to unite party members.

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The APC’s base in Kwara State has been eroded, the opposition is becoming resurgent, and there is widespread apprehension that any candidate associated with the governor will be rejected by the electorate.