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24/05/2026

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO ENGR. KALE KAWU ON HIS EMERGENCE AS PDP GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE

I heartily congratulate Engr. Kale Kawu on his emergence as the Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Your emergence reflects the confidence, trust, and belief that party leaders, stakeholders, and members have in your capacity, experience, and commitment to the growth of Kwara State and the advancement of our great party.

I also wish to sincerely appreciate the peaceful, mature, and consultative process that led to this outcome under the leadership and guidance of our leader, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, whose commitment to unity, inclusiveness, and internal stability within the PDP continues to strengthen the confidence of party faithful across the state. I salute the courage and understanding of all the asperants , they are leaders with great capacity, value and strength.

The ability of the party to manage consultations with calmness, dialogue, and mutual respect further demonstrates that the PDP remains focused, organized, and prepared for the greater task ahead.

As we move forward, I urge all party members, supporters, and stakeholders to remain united and committed to the collective objective of rebuilding hope and delivering purposeful leadership to the people of Kwara State.

I pray that Almighty God grants Engr. Kale Kawu wisdom, strength, sound health, and divine direction as he carries the hopes and aspirations of our party into the next phase of this political journey.

Congratulations once again.

Signed:

Kolade Olaoluwa
Oro Ago ward
Former Senior Legislative Aide to the President of the 8th Senate

Ohùn wa. Ọjọ́ Ọla wa.
Our Voice. Our Future.

23/05/2026

Factzone Online News is live at the Kwara PDP Secretariat as party leaders, stakeholders, delegates, and supporters gather for the official declaration of the Peoples Democratic Party’s consensus governorship candidate ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Kwara State

23/05/2026

Saraki Declares Engr. Bolakale Kawu as Kwara PDP Consensus Governorship Candidate

Former Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki has officially announced Engr. Bolakale Kawu as the consensus governorship candidate of the People's Democratic Party in Kwara State ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial election.

Saraki made the declaration through a statement shared on his page following what he described as extensive consultations with stakeholders of the Kwara PDP and leading gubernatorial aspirants within the party.

According to the statement, the decision to adopt Engr. Bolakale Kawu as consensus candidate was reached in the collective interest of the party and Kwara State, with a view to strengthening unity and positioning the PDP for victory in the next governorship election.

The former Senate President also appreciated other aspirants who agreed to step down in support of the consensus arrangement, describing their action as a demonstration of sacrifice, loyalty, and commitment to the progress of the party.

“It is this spirit of unity and selflessness that will carry us to victory,” Saraki stated.

He further wished party members, delegates, and supporters a peaceful, successful, and orderly outing at the gubernatorial primaries scheduled to hold tomorrow.

The development is expected to shape the political landscape within the Kwara PDP as preparations intensify ahead of the governorship election.

23/05/2026

Revealed: How Justice Salami, BOB’s Selfish Ambition Cost Kwara South Governor’s Ticket

An investigative report from the Villa reveals that Kwara South lost the opportunity to produce the next Governor of Kwara State because of the selfish ambition of some stakeholders within the Kwara All Progressives Congress (APC)

The State Governor, Mallam Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, CON, was reportedly advised to present two sellable aspirants from Kwara South who could win the general election for the ruling party in Kwara State.

The investigative report revealed that Justice Isa Ayo Salami, a long-time ally of the President, led the Afenifere group in promoting Bashiru Omolaja Bolarinwa (BOB), former Kwara APC State Chairman, to the President.

However, the State Governor was said to have declined the proposal, citing BOB’s alleged unpopularity across the senatorial district and his inability to manage relationships among party faithful.

At the height of the conversation with His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the group was reportedly given the opportunity to present another viable and sellable candidate from Kwara South.

However, Justice Ayo Salami and BOB allegedly insisted that if BOB was not considered, no one from Kwara South should be considered.

This was described as a deliberate effort to sabotage the region’s opportunity to produce the next Governor, despite the presence of accomplished professionals, technocrats, successful businessmen, and professors among the co-gubernatorial aspirants within the Kwara APC.

Consequently, the State Governor was reportedly given free rein to choose his successor from Kwara North in the interest of equity and fairness, a position said to have always been his preference, while party members and aspirants were directed to respect the party’s decision.

The emergence of the current Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Salihu Yakubu Danladi, who is alleged to be the Governor’s anointed candidate, was said to corroborate this investigative report.

Kwara South politics has been described as being characterised by betrayal, divide-and-rule tactics, and selfish interests, all of which have continued to deny the region development and leadership opportunities.

22/05/2026

BREAKING NEWS: Senator Musiliu Obanikoro-led primary election committee has declared 42-year-old Rt. Hon. Rt.Hon Engr Salihu Yakubu Danladi winner of the APC governorship primary ahead of the 2027 election in Kwara.

Danladi polled over 94,000 votes to defeat 14 other aspirants.

22/05/2026

Factzone Online News Update:

A prominent Kwara PDP chieftain and longtime ally of the late Dr. Olusola Saraki has arrived at the Odo-Ode/Aboto-Oja Ward election ground for the ongoing PDP House of Assembly primary election.

The political figure, regarded by supporters as one of the major pillars behind the ambition of Hon. Ridwan Dan Sokoto, was received by party loyalists and supporters amid chants and cheers at the venue.

The atmosphere remains energetic as delegates, stakeholders, and party faithful continue to gather ahead of the commencement of the voting process.

22/05/2026

Factzone Online News Update:

There is a massive crowd in Odo-Ode/Aboto-Oja Ward as party members and supporters troop out in large numbers, ready to cast their votes for PDP House of Assembly aspirant, Hon. Ridwan Dan Sokoto.

The party presiding officer has arrived at the venue to conduct the primary election, while stakeholders and delegates are currently awaiting the arrival of INEC officials to witness the exercise.

The atmosphere remains peaceful and charged with high political anticipation as supporters continue to mobilize across the ward.

22/05/2026

Factzone Online News Live Update:

We are live in Odo-Ode/Aboto-Oja Ward for the PDP House of Assembly Primary Election taking place in Aboto-Oja, the hometown of PDP aspirant, Hon. Ridwan Dan Sokoto.

Party faithful, delegates, youths, and supporters have gathered in large numbers as the primary election process gets underway amid tight security and high political expectations.

21/05/2026

FACTZONE ONLINE NEWS LIVE:

We are live at the University of Ilorin for the 302nd Inaugural Lecture delivered by Prof. Fatai Ayinde Aremu.

Topic: “Equality as Illusion: Asymmetrical Dimensions of Politics and Policy in a Competitive World.”

The lecture is drawing the attention of academics, political figures, students, and dignitaries as Prof. Aremu shares deep insights on governance, politics, and policy dynamics in an increasingly competitive global society.

21/05/2026

FACTZONE ONLINE NEWS LIVE:

We are live at the University of Ilorin for the 302nd Inaugural Lecture delivered by Prof. Fatai Ayinde Aremu.

Topic: “Equality as Illusion: Asymmetrical Dimensions of Politics and Policy in a Competitive World.”

The lecture is drawing the attention of academics, political figures, students, and dignitaries as Prof. Aremu shares deep insights on governance, politics, and policy dynamics in an increasingly competitive global society.

21/05/2026

APC Halts Kwara Governorship Primary Election Midway

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday suspended its ongoing governorship primary election in Kwara State midway into the exercise, according to sources within the party.

Factzone Online News gathered that the primary election, which had commenced across parts of the state earlier in the day, was abruptly halted under circumstances yet to be officially clarified by the party leadership.

Further details surrounding the suspension are still emerging as stakeholders and party members await an official statement from the APC.

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