Saraki seeks talks with aggrieved Kwara APC members as party rift grows
The political scene in Kwara State is heating up as former Senate President Bukola Saraki moves to engage dissatisfied members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly the G15 bloc. The G15 and other stakeholders have accused Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of imposing candidates and undermining internal democracy within the party. Amid these tensions, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has directed Saraki to begin discussions with the G15 and other political groups to strengthen the opposition. There is growing speculation about possible political realignments as both camps strategise ahead of the next general elections.
What we know
- Bukola Saraki is reaching out to aggrieved APC members in Kwara, especially the G15 bloc, as internal party disputes escalate.
- The G15 coalition, under the ‘Oto ge Progressives’ banner, claims Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is attempting to impose a succession plan and handpick candidates.
- At a press conference in Ilorin, coalition leaders warned that ignoring party grievances could weaken the APC and benefit opposition parties.
- The PDP in Kwara has officially mandated Saraki to engage with the G15 and other parties to bolster the PDP’s position.
- A recent encounter between Saraki and members of the Oto Ge Progressives at Ilorin International Airport has intensified talk of potential political shifts in the state.
