Kwara governor says APC governorship race will be open and fair
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has dismissed rumours that he plans to endorse a successor for the next governorship election in Kwara State. Speaking at the APC State Congress in Ilorin, he emphasized that the party’s primary will be open and based on merit. The governor highlighted the importance of unity among party members and praised achievements in infrastructure, education, and healthcare. He also noted the weakened state of the opposition in Kwara.
Key takeaways
- AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq denied endorsing any candidate for the upcoming governorship race, insisting on an open and merit-based APC primary.
- The governor revealed that six aspirants, including a State House of Assembly member, have shown interest in the race.
- He urged unity among party members before and after the primaries, stressing the need for inclusiveness.
- AbdulRazaq claimed the opposition has weakened in Kwara and nationally, with many defections to the APC.
- He credited the administration’s achievements and Bola Tinubu’s leadership for strengthening the APC’s position.
