AbdulRazaq rejects claims of endorsing Kwara Speaker as successor
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Governor of Kwara State, has denied reports that he endorsed Yakubu Salihu-Danladi, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, as his preferred successor. The governor’s media adviser, Bashir Adigun, described the circulating claims as false and an attempt to blackmail the governor. The state government insists that no endorsement has been made and all aspirants remain free to pursue their ambitions. AbdulRazaq emphasized that the party will maintain an open and merit-based selection process.
Key takeaways
- AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq denies submitting Yakubu Salihu-Danladi’s name to Bola Tinubu as his preferred successor.
- The governor’s adviser, Bashir Adigun, labeled the reports as false, malicious, and designed to blackmail AbdulRazaq.
- The state government urges party members and stakeholders to ignore the claims and assures that all aspirants can pursue their ambitions.
- AbdulRazaq reiterated that the party will adopt a transparent, merit-based process and not endorse any candidate.
- He called for unity within the party and encouraged healthy competition among all aspirants.
