Kwara APC stakeholders vow to respect Tinubu, gov’s decision on consensus arrangement

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State have publicly declared their unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu and the party's national leadership, vowing to abide by any consensus arrangement for the upcoming 2027 general elections. This strong affirmation comes from the Amalgamated APC Elders and Stakeholders Forum, representing all three senatorial districts, who convened in Ilorin to underscore their confidence in the party's strategic direction.

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We are proud of the proactive leadership being demonstrated by the president and the party in neighbouring states like Osun, Oyo, Ogun and Lagos. We trust in the judgement and wisdom of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to safely, seamlessly and smartly navigate the affairs of our great party in Kwara State as well

The forum, led by Chairman Prof. Khalid Dasuki and Secretary Ambassador Julius Balogun, highlighted the efficacy of consensus-building as a tool for political stability and internal cohesion. They pointed to successful implementations in neighboring states like Osun, Oyo, Ogun, and Lagos as evidence of the leadership's foresight. "We trust in the judgement and wisdom of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to safely, seamlessly and smartly navigate the affairs of our great party in Kwara State as well," the leaders stated, reflecting a deep-seated belief in Tinubu's political acumen.

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The President already has a positive precedent with us here in Kwara. It was through his fatherly wisdom and superior leadership that the party was successfully navigated in 2019, producing our amiable Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.

This stance is particularly significant given the APC's history in Kwara, where President Tinubu played a pivotal role in the 2019 "Otoge" movement that led to the election of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The stakeholders recalled this success, framing Tinubu's leadership as a positive precedent for the state. They emphasized that consensus arrangements have historically strengthened the party, preventing divisions that could jeopardize electoral success.

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With the Otoge Revolution of 2019, Kwara State was liberated from the shackles of godfatherism, misgovernance and underdevelopment. The state cannot afford to go back to Egypt.

Looking ahead, the stakeholders stressed that any candidate chosen through consensus must embody the qualities necessary to maintain the APC's dominance in Kwara. Popularity, credibility, and broad acceptability are paramount, ensuring the party can effectively counter opposition. The message is clear: Kwara has moved beyond its past of "godfatherism" and misgovernance, and the APC is committed to sustained progress under strong, unified leadership. This commitment to consensus signals a strategic approach to consolidating power and ensuring continuity in the state's political landscape.

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Therefore, we jointly and collectively express our willingness, readiness and resolve to abide by the party’s consensus arrangement in Kwara State, just as has been done successfully in other states