
Kwara APC stakeholders back Ashiru for governor
A group of All Progressives Congress stakeholders in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have endorsed Lola Ashiru for the governorship position. The endorsement came after a consultative meeting of APC groups at the Omo Ibile Igbomina House in Ganmo. The stakeholders argued that all senatorial districts in the state have capable leaders and called for fairness and inclusiveness in the party's candidate selection process. They also reaffirmed their loyalty to the APC, Bola Tinubu, and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
What we know
- APC stakeholders in Ifelodun LGA endorsed Lola Ashiru, Senate Deputy Majority Leader, for governor.
- The group emphasized that the governorship should not be restricted to any single bloc or senatorial district.
- Stakeholders urged party leadership to ensure fairness, equity, and internal democracy in selecting the governorship candidate.
- They condemned the “Igbomina Lokan” agitation, alleging it aims to marginalise credible aspirants from Ifelodun.
- The meeting expressed sympathy with communities affected by banditry and called for continued military operations in Kwara South.