Kwara council chairmen await AbdulRazaq’s direction for 2027 poll
Lukman Agbelere, Chairman of Ilorin East Local Government Area, has said that council chairmen in Kwara State will support any candidate endorsed by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for the 2027 governorship election. He emphasized that no chairman would back an aspirant without the governor’s directive, highlighting the governor’s influence within the All Progressives Congress in the state. Agbelere also defended his loyalty to the governor, noting that political direction would be shaped by AbdulRazaq. The governor, however, has denied endorsing any aspirant ahead of the election.
Key takeaways
- Lukman Agbelere stated that all council chairmen will follow Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s choice for the 2027 governorship race.
- Agbelere stressed that no local government chairman would publicly support any aspirant without the governor’s instruction.
- He defended his decision to halt a proposed renovation project, citing political and procedural reasons, and reaffirmed his allegiance to the governor.
- AbdulRazaq has denied endorsing any candidate or submitting any name to President Bola Tinubu as his preferred successor.
- The governor’s adviser urged party members to ignore succession rumours and affirmed that all aspirants are free to pursue their ambitions.
