Kwara APC aspirants urge Tinubu to keep royal fathers out of party politics
Ten aggrieved governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State have appealed to Bola Tinubu to prevent the use of traditional rulers for political endorsements. The group raised concerns about attempts to involve royal fathers in legitimising the outcome of the party’s disputed primary. They insist that traditional institutions should remain neutral and not be drawn into partisan affairs. The aspirants also highlighted unresolved grievances and security issues affecting various communities in the state.
Key takeaways
- Ten APC governorship aspirants in Kwara State wrote an open letter urging Bola Tinubu to resist efforts to use traditional rulers for political endorsements.
- The group expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome of the party’s governorship primary, which produced Salihu Danladi as the candidate.
- They warned that involving royal fathers in political matters could undermine the neutrality and moral authority of the traditional institution.
- The aspirants noted that their concerns about the primary process remain unaddressed and cautioned against misrepresenting party unity.
- They also questioned why similar efforts have not been made to address security challenges in several local government areas of Kwara State.
