APC youths oppose Kwara Speaker’s bid for governor
Yakubu Salihu, the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, is facing opposition from a youth group within the All Progressives Congress over his rumored governorship ambition. The group, Progressives Youth of the APC, voiced concerns at a press briefing, warning that fielding Salihu could weaken the party’s hold on Kwara. Led by Segun Adewara, the youths stressed the need for a candidate with broader appeal to secure victory. They insisted their stance was about the party’s future, not a personal attack on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Key takeaways
- The Progressives Youth of the APC warned against choosing Yakubu Salihu as the party’s governorship candidate, citing fears of losing the state.
- Segun Adewara argued that the party should focus on candidates with strong grassroots support and wider acceptance.
- The group emphasized that their intervention is to protect the APC’s future in Kwara, not to criticize AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
- They called for a transparent and inclusive selection process for the party’s governorship ticket.
- The youths cautioned that ignoring their concerns could have negative consequences for the APC’s electoral success in Kwara.
