Kwara APC Loses 12 Ward Executives After Senator's Exit
Following Senator Saliu Mustapha’s defection to the PDP, the Kwara All Progressives Congress (APC) has lost 12 ward executives in Gambari Ward 1, Ilorin East, ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Following Senator Saliu Mustapha’s defection to the PDP, the Kwara All Progressives Congress (APC) has lost 12 ward executives in Gambari Ward 1, Ilorin East, ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has mocked Governor AbdulRazaq and the All Progressives Congress (APC) following Senator Saliu Mustapha’s resignation, citing a deepening crisis within the Kwara APC.

Candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Nigeria, have resumed their statewide 'thank-you' tour, now focusing on the Kwara Central Senatorial District after completing the southern zone.

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Kwara APC candidates, led by governorship hopeful Yakubu Salihu, have commenced a thank-you tour in Ekiti and Oke-Ero, seeking continued support for the 2027 elections.
The Orisun Igbomina group has cautioned the Kwara APC leadership regarding a deepening internal crisis, warning that it could jeopardize the party's chances in the 2027 elections.

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ekiti, Irepodun, Isin, and Oke-Ero Federal Constituency of Kwara State have publicly opposed the reported fourth-term ambition of their representative, Ajuloopin, for the 2027 elections.
A Kwara APC aspirant, Akeeb Sulaimon, is protesting attempts to replace him with President Tinubu’s aide’s brother for the Odo-Ogun State Constituency.

The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rallied support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election campaign in 2027. The party also endorsed other candidates, including Danladi.
Stakeholders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State are urging Governor AbdulRazaq to reverse the allocation of the House of Representatives ticket for the Ekiti/Irepodun/Isin/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency.
Senators from Kwara State's All Progressives Congress (APC) are calling for a review of recent party primaries and reconciliation efforts to address grievances ahead of the 2027 elections.
Elders within the Kwara APC have rejected Speaker Yakubu Danladi-Salihu as the governorship candidate for 2027, warning that his candidacy could jeopardize the party's victory and worsening the internal crisis.
Senator Saliu Mustapha emphasized the Kwara APC's strong foundation in grassroots engagement and unity, attributing it to the party's dominant political position in the state.

Nigerian politician Ned Nwoko is seeking a review of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta North Senatorial District primary election results. His legal adviser has rejected the outcome, and similar dismissals of primary results have occurred in Kwara APC.

Rukayat Shittu, Nigeria's youngest lawmaker, has won the Kwara APC primary, potentially making history as the first lawmaker to secure a second term in Owode/Onire.

Palpable tension has arisen within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Nigeria, as political stakeholders and leaders in the Ilorin Emirate have collectively rejected the purported endorsement of Ambassador Abdulfatah Yahaya Seriki-Gambari as the preferred gubernatorial candidate.

Tensions are rising within the Kwara APC as governorship aspirants have boycotted a consensus meeting, signaling deepening disputes over succession plans within the party.
Stakeholders from Kwara’s Ekiti bloc are demanding the APC Reps ticket for the 2027 election, citing a 27-year marginalization and a rotational agreement.
An APC chieftain in Kwara South has cautioned against granting automatic tickets to lawmakers for the 2027 elections, advocating for a fair and democratic selection process instead.

Orisun Igbomina, a socio-cultural group in Kwara State, has cautioned against ceding the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket to Kwara North without strategic planning, emphasizing that a winning strategy must prevail.
The Kwara North APC caucus has called on political aspirants to prioritize addressing the region's escalating insecurity rather than focusing on the 2027 governorship zoning agitation.

The Kwara State Elders Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is calling for the 2027 governorship election to see a power shift to the Kwara North Senatorial District, urging a consensus candidate from the zone.

Elders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State are pushing for power rotation, insisting that equity and fairness require the next governor to emerge from the Kwara North Senatorial District in 2027.

Sunday Fagbemi has been re-elected as the Kwara APC Chairman, expressing gratitude to President Tinubu and Governor AbdulRazaq and pledging to consolidate the party's gains.

A Nigerian senator has boasted of defeating Governor AbdulRazaq in Kwara Central after his exit from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He explained his reasons for leaving the APC, setting the stage for a political showdown in 2027.
A Kwara-based group has called on Governor AbdulRazaq to reconcile aggrieved All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders and promote political inclusion in anticipation of the 2027 elections.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara and Delta states has initiated reconciliation drives among its members. These efforts aim to foster unity and genuine reconciliation in preparation for the 2027 elections.

Prince Sunday Fagbemi, the Kwara State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), criticized opposition parties in the state for their unresolved internal crises concerning governorship candidates for the 2027 elections.
Yahaya Seriki-Gambari, an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Kwara State, Nigeria, has launched a N100 million community empowerment and healthcare package in Eji-Dongari.
Women in Kwara State's All Progressives Congress (APC) are appealing to the party leadership to reserve deputy governor and speaker positions for female members in the 2027 general elections.
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that its submitted list of candidates for the 2027 elections is final. The Emir of Ilorin offered prayers for the Kwara APC candidates, indicating regional support for the party.

The crisis within the Kwara APC has deepened, with the Emir of Ilorin publicly endorsing candidates backed by Governor Abdulrazaq. This has prompted party members Ashiru and Mustapha to seek intervention from President Tinubu.

Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat and other All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders have called on party chairmen to promote unity and democratic values. This comes as the Kwara APC also held a unity rally, all in preparation for the 2027 general elections.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State presented the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) governorship nomination form to its candidate, Danladi-Salihu. This marks a significant step for his candidacy in the upcoming 2027 elections.
Aggrieved Kwara APC governorship aspirants have warned President Tinubu against involving royal fathers in state politics to endorse a candidate, citing concerns.
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has issued a warning that the party risks losing to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 elections, citing internal crises, leadership style, and candidate imposition as key factors.
A consensus deal for the Kwara APC governorship primary unraveled within 24 hours, leading to an unexpected victory and reigniting debates over zoning arrangements.

Mr. Danladi-Salihu, the current Assembly speaker, has been confirmed as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Kwara, securing 94,990 votes against eight other aspirants.

Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) held primary elections, with Rukayat Shittu winning in Kwara and the EDHA speaker securing a return bid, though his deputy lost.

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti Local Government Area, Kwara State, have petitioned the national chairman regarding an unauthorized primary result. They have also passed a vote of no confidence in local chairman Mr. James Ajibola.
Prof. Wale Sulaiman, a Kwara APC governorship aspirant, has dismissed rumors of a consensus candidate for the 2027 election, stating that the selection process remains open.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has commenced the screening of 158 aspirants vying for 24 available seats in the State House of Assembly.

Following recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, Nigeria is facilitating the repatriation of over 130 of its citizens and has demanded a thorough investigation into the killings of Nigerians, seeking justice and improved safety measures.

The Kwara State All Progressive Congress (APC) has strongly criticized statements by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Saraki, viewing them as attempts to obstruct the legal process concerning the Offa robbery.

Aides to Nigerian political figures Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu are engaged in a public dispute over comments regarding power rotation in the country. Tinubu's aide criticized Atiku's remarks, urging him to abandon his 2027 ambition, while Atiku's aide countered that no one owns Nigeria.

Supporters of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State's Moro Local Government Area have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term and supported Danladi for governor.
Gbenga Oyekunle, an APC aspirant in Kwara, has declared his 2027 bid for the Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency, pledging service over personal enrichment.

Germany-based APC chieftain Murtala Awolola declares his 2027 bid for the Kwara South Senate, pledging to combat insecurity and boost development. Read More: https://punchng.com/germany-based-kwara-apc-senate-hopeful-vows-war-against-insecurity/

A Kwara senator, Saliu Mustapha, resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and subsequently secured the senatorial ticket for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) within hours of his defection.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Kwara State, Hon. Salihu-Yakubu Danladi, has assured voters in the Kwara Central Senatorial District that he would not disappoint them if elected governor in 2027.
Amidst deepening crisis in Kwara APC, Bukola Saraki is reportedly courting aggrieved G15 aspirants, potentially impacting the party’s 2027 electoral fortunes.

Candidates of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, led by the Gubernatorial candidate, commenced 'thank you' visits to traditional rulers and stakeholders in Ekiti and Oke-Ero after their primaries.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state is growing stronger and prepared to secure overwhelming victories in upcoming elections.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) reconciliation committee in Kwara State has commenced efforts to resolve internal disputes and foster peace within the party.
Ten Kwara APC governorship aspirants and stakeholders have protested against Governor AbdulRazaq’s leadership style, calling for President Tinubu’s intervention in the state.
The Kwara All Progressives Congress (APC) has kicked off its campaign drive for the 2027 general election with a statewide unity rally, celebrating successful primaries and mobilizing support.
The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formed a five-member reconciliation panel to address internal differences and enhance party cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Youth professionals in Nigeria's Kwara South APC have appealed to aggrieved party aspirants to support Speaker Yakubu Danladi-Salihu's bid for governor in 2027, aiming to foster unity within the party.
Ten Kwara APC governorship aspirants have raised concerns over a deepening party crisis in the state, urging President Tinubu to intervene and criticizing Governor AbdulRazaq's leadership.
The Kwara All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Sunday Fagbemi, has defended Yakubu Danladi-Salihu's emergence as the party's candidate for the 2027 governorship race, citing his competence.

Nigerian politicians are debating President Tinubu's 2027 presidential candidacy, with Senator Bamidele vowing to secure 10 million votes from the South-West for his re-election. Meanwhile, Atiku Abubakar has alleged that Tinubu's 11 million APC primary votes were fabricated, while other politicians congratulate Tinubu on his primary victory.
Kwara APC elders in Ifelodun LGA have endorsed Dr. Rafiu Ajakaye as their House of Representatives candidate for 2027, urging party unity for victory.

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The Kwara South APC has rejected Senator Lola Ashiru’s third-term senate bid, warning against imposing candidates and endorsing Dr. Muheebat Dankaka instead.
A group of All Progressives Congress senatorial aspirants from Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State has reaffirmed its commitment to the existing zoning arrangement within Kwara North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 elections.
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State have reaffirmed their support for any 2027 consensus arrangement decided by President Tinubu and the party leadership, aiming to ensure unity.
Aspirants from Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) party in Kwara State have announced their intentions to contest various political offices, including governorship and a senatorial seat. These candidates have pledged to address key issues such as insecurity and welfare in the region.

Former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau has resigned from the PDP and rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC), a move welcomed by the Kano governor who stated it strengthens the party in the state. This defection is seen as a significant development for the APC ahead of future elections.
The APC in Kwara's Oyun LGA has endorsed President Tinubu's re-election and supported Yakubu Danladi-Salihu for governor in 2027, advocating for a power shift to Kwara North.

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Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq has called on party leaders to support the new Kwara APC chairman, warning that the chairman's failure would mean a collective failure for the party in the 2027 elections.