DistantNews
Support us
🇳🇬 Nigeria /Culture & Society

Kwara traditional rulers commend AbdulRazaq over APC zoning decision

From The Punch · () English

Summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Official statement New plan
  • Traditional rulers from Kwara North Senatorial District visited Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to express gratitude for the APC governorship ticket zoning.
  • The monarchs thanked President Bola Tinubu and Governor AbdulRazaq for ensuring Salihu Danladi Yakubu emerged as the APC candidate for the 2027 general elections.
  • Governor AbdulRazaq emphasized the importance of rotating political leadership for fairness and equity within the state.

Traditional rulers from Kwara North Senatorial District paid a thank-you visit to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, celebrating the emergence of Salihu Danladi Yakubu as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections. The monarchs expressed deep appreciation for what they described as the successful zoning of the APC ticket to their region.

Your Excellency, the entire people of Kwara North are here this afternoon to thank you for what you have done for us. One of our sons, the Rt Hon Salihu Yakubu Danladi, has become the flagbearer for APC governorship in the 2027 general elections and we are immensely grateful.

· Etsu Patigi, Alhaji Ibrahim Bologi IISpeaking on behalf of the traditional rulers delegation.

Led by the Etsu Patigi, Alhaji Ibrahim Bologi II, the delegation conveyed their gratitude to Governor AbdulRazaq and President Bola Tinubu for their roles in the zoning process. The Etsu Patigi stated that the development fulfilled a "long-standing demand for equity in the rotation of political leadership" within Kwara State. He highlighted the governor's developmental interventions in the region and acknowledged that their "cries" had been heard, making the aspiration possible.

Governor AbdulRazaq, in response, characterized the visit as a powerful demonstration of unity and support for zoning and equity. He stressed that rotating political leadership is crucial for ensuring fairness and balance within the state. The governor affirmed that this approach contributes to a more equitable distribution of political power and representation.

We also thank you for everything you have been doing for us as a region. You have heard our cries and this has been a very long agitation from our people and today by the grace of God, Allah has made it possible through you.

· Etsu Patigi, Alhaji Ibrahim Bologi IIExpressing gratitude for developmental interventions and the fulfillment of a long-standing aspiration.

The traditional rulers also extended their thanks to the broader APC membership for facilitating the candidate's emergence. The visit underscored the significance of the zoning decision for the Kwara North community, reinforcing their commitment to the party and its leadership.

Moving political leadership around is important for fairness and equity. This is also good.

· Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaqResponding to the traditional rulers' visit and emphasizing the importance of zoning.
About this summary

Originally published by The Punch. Summarized and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

More Stories

From Our Blog