Senator Mustapha Dumps APC, Set to Join Kwara PDP

Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central, has formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), signaling a potential shift to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 elections. Sources indicate Mustapha aims to secure the PDP ticket for the Kwara Central senatorial district, potentially facing off against Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who is expected to be the APC candidate. This move follows reported irregularities in the APC primaries within the state, which a reconciliation committee failed to resolve. Another APC chieftain, Hon. Kolo Jiya, has also defected to the PDP, seeking the Kwara North senatorial ticket. The internal party strife extends to the governorship race, where 10 aspirants opposed the alleged imposition of the current Speaker of the House of Assembly as Governor Abdulrazaq's preferred candidate for 2027. In his resignation notice, Mustapha stated his decision was based on careful consideration of recent developments and a belief that politics should prioritize people, principles, and purpose. He expressed gratitude to the APC leadership, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and assured his constituents and supporters that his commitment to public service remains unchanged despite the platform change. He emphasized that when a political platform no longer aligns with his convictions and the aspirations of his people, charting a new course is the honorable path.

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This is not a decision I have taken lightly. It follows weeks of extensive consultations and engagements with relevant stakeholders, my supporters, constituents across Kwara Central Senatorial District, and well-meaning Kwarans.