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Kwara North Traditional Rulers Hail APC Candidate Nomination

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  • Traditional rulers in Kwara North have thanked President Bola Tinubu and Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for selecting their zone to produce the next governor.
  • Yakubu Danladi-Salihu's nomination as the APC governorship candidate was described as a milestone demonstrating fairness and political balance.
  • Community leaders and elders expressed gratitude for the decision, viewing it as a fulfillment of a long-standing aspiration for power shift to the district.

Traditional rulers from Kwara North have expressed their profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership for choosing their region to nominate the next governor of the state. This decision is seen as a significant step towards political inclusivity.

The nomination of Yakubu Danladi-Salihu as the APC's gubernatorial candidate was hailed by the Etsu Patigi, Ibrahim Bologi II, on behalf of the traditional council. He characterized the development as a milestone that clearly demonstrates fairness, inclusiveness, equity, and political balance within Kwara State. The monarch emphasized that this decision reaffirms the leadership's commitment to justice, unity, and peaceful coexistence among the state's diverse regions.

the gesture has rekindled hope, strengthened political harmony, and further deepened the confidence of the people of Kwara North in the leadership of the APC at both the state and national levels.

· Ibrahim Bologi IIThe Etsu Patigi, Ibrahim Bologi II, speaking on behalf of the Kwara North Traditional Rulers Council, described the nomination of Yakubu Danladi-Salihu as a positive development.

Community leaders and elders in Kwara North echoed these sentiments, with former minister of Sports, Isa Bio Ibrahim, signing a statement on their behalf. They conveyed their appreciation to President Tinubu and Governor AbdulRazaq for fostering a sense of belonging by selecting Danladi-Salihu, who hails from the Baruten LGA in Kwara North. This move is viewed as the realization of a long-standing agitation for power to shift to their district, marking a memorable achievement in the state's political history.

The traditional rulers reaffirmed their unwavering support for peace, unity, and democratic growth. They offered prayers for wisdom and divine guidance for President Tinubu, Governor AbdulRazaq, and all APC leaders in their service to the nation and Kwara State. The statement concluded with a prayer for Almighty Allah to continue guiding, protecting, and blessing them with wisdom and success.

To Governor AbdulRazaq and President Tinubu, we, the good people of Kwara North, are most grateful for honouring and accepting one of us, Rt Hon. Salihu Yakubu Danladi from Baruten LGA of Kwara North to

· Isa Bio IbrahimA statement signed by former minister of Sports, Isa Bio Ibrahim, on behalf of Kwara North elders and leaders, expressed gratitude for the APC governorship candidate nomination.
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