Kwara APC governorship race remains open, says Sulaiman
Professor Wale Sulaiman, a governorship aspirant in Kwara State, has dismissed rumours about a consensus candidate for the All Progressives Congress. During his official declaration in Ilorin, he emphasized that the selection process is still open and guided by the party’s constitution. Sulaiman praised the current administration and reaffirmed his commitment to the party’s progress. He also addressed ongoing discussions about zoning and endorsements within the party.
Key takeaways
- Wale Sulaiman stated that no consensus candidate has been chosen for the Kwara APC governorship ticket.
- He clarified that all aspirants must sign an undertaking and endorse a consensus candidate for such an arrangement to be valid; otherwise, direct primaries will be used.
- Sulaiman praised Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the 2019 “Otoge” movement for changing the state’s political direction.
- The declaration event saw endorsements from some party members, but divisions remain over zoning and succession.
- Political groups are divided, with some supporting Senator Saliu Mustapha and others backing Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki for the governorship.
