Kwara senator denies involvement in APC senatorial primary
Saliu Mustapha, senator representing Kwara Central, has refuted claims that he participated in the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary in Kwara State. He clarified that he only obtained nomination forms for the APC governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to a statement from his media assistant, reports linking him to the senatorial primary are false and misleading. Mustapha emphasized his focus remains on the APC governorship primary scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Key takeaways
- Saliu Mustapha stated he did not obtain nomination forms or undergo screening for the APC senatorial primary.
- He confirmed his participation in the APC governorship screening in Abuja earlier this month.
- The senator’s media team described documents linking him to the senatorial primary as “forged, fake, misleading and of no consequence.”
- Mustapha urged party members and supporters to remain peaceful during the upcoming governorship primary on May 21, 2026.
- His team reiterated support for AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s senatorial ambition and dismissed reports to the contrary as attempts to create confusion.
