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Opposition is dead in Kwara, says APC aspirant

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • An All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for the Share/Oke-Ode State Constituency in Kwara State, Abdulrasheed Akogun, stated that the high number of aspirants reflects Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's popularity.
  • Akogun described the APC's screening exercise for House of Assembly aspirants as seamless, transparent, and credible.
  • He asserted that the opposition in Kwara State is effectively defunct, claiming that securing the APC ticket grants aspirants an 80% advantage in the 2027 general elections.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State is buzzing with activity as the party gears up for the 2027 general elections. Abdulrasheed Akogun, an aspirant for the Share/Oke-Ode State Constituency seat, highlighted the significant influx of candidates seeking the party's ticket, interpreting it as a clear testament to the leadership and widespread popularity of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. This surge in interest underscores the APC's dominant position within the state's political landscape.

The screening exercise went seamlessly and smoothly. It was, to a large extent, free, fair and credible, just like the entirety of the processes thus far.

· Abdulrasheed AkogunCommenting on the APC's screening exercise for House of Assembly aspirants.

Akogun lauded the recent screening exercise for House of Assembly aspirants, characterizing it as a model of fairness and transparency. The seamless execution of this process, he noted, further bolsters the confidence aspirants and stakeholders have in the ruling party. The sheer volume of aspirants—158 vying for tickets across 24 constituencies—speaks volumes about the APC's appeal and the perceived electoral advantage of its nomination.

That is a clear pointer to the worthy and purposeful leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who has, with his scintillating performance, endeared the party to the generality of Kwarans and made the platform attractive to all and sundry desirous of flying its flag.

· Abdulrasheed AkogunAttributing the high number of aspirants to Governor AbdulRazaq's leadership and performance.

Furthermore, Akogun confidently declared the opposition in Kwara State to be politically 'dead.' His assertion that securing the APC ticket effectively guarantees an 80% electoral victory is a bold statement reflecting the party's perceived invincibility in the state. This perspective, rooted in the governor's performance and the party's strong grassroots connection, suggests a challenging road ahead for any opposition seeking to challenge the APC's established dominance in the upcoming elections.

The opposition is dead in Kwara State. Whoever gets the ticket of the party is already 80 per cent completed.

· Abdulrasheed AkogunAsserting the dominance of the APC and the weakness of the opposition in Kwara State.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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