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30/05/2026

Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia Accepts NDC Governorship Mandate, Unveils Vision for a New Kwara

Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia, the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kwara State, has expressed deep appreciation to party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters following the conclusion of the party's nomination process. In a statement released on Friday, Ajia described t

25/05/2026

Eid-el-Kabir: Senator Saliu Mustapha Begins Distribution of Sallah Packages Across Kwara Central

The Senator representing Saliu Mustapha in the National Assembly has commenced the distribution of Eid-el-Kabir relief packages to residents across Kwara Central Senatorial District as part of efforts to support families during the festive season.

The large-scale Sallah outreach, which cuts across communities in the four local government areas of the district, is aimed at easing the burden on residents and ensuring many households celebrate Eid-el-Kabir in comfort and happiness.

Speaking during the distribution exercise, the senator’s legislative aide, Abdulkadir Tunde, said the initiative reflects Senator Mustapha’s continued commitment to the welfare of the people, especially during important religious celebrations when many families require support.

According to him, the relief materials include food items and other essential commodities carefully packaged for distribution to vulnerable households and community members across the constituency.

He noted that Senator Mustapha has consistently prioritised programmes that directly impact the lives of the people, stressing that the Sallah intervention forms part of broader humanitarian and community support initiatives championed by the lawmaker.

Tunde further explained that the distribution of festive relief materials has become a tradition for the senator, recalling that similar support was extended to residents during the Christmas celebration period.

He added that beyond Kwara Central, Senator Mustapha has continued to reach out to residents in other parts of the state to ensure more people enjoy festive periods with dignity and a sense of belonging.

Several beneficiaries who received the items expressed appreciation to the senator for the timely gesture, describing the intervention as thoughtful and impactful amid current economic realities.

Many of the beneficiaries also offered prayers for Senator Mustapha, who holds the traditional title of Turaki of Ilorin, wishing him continued strength and success in his service to the people of Kwara Central.

25/05/2026

Bandits attack Yashikira: set Palace ablaze, Emir’s wife, many others abducted

Suspected terrorists believed to be bandits have reportedly invaded Yashikira community in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, setting the Emir’s palace ablaze and abducting several residents, including women, children and the Emir’s wives. the attack occurred late at night when the he...

23/05/2026

Otukoko Hails Saraki, Prof. Ali Ahmad, OBG Over Peaceful Consensus in Kwara

A chieftain of the Kwara State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Otukoko Olayinka Ibrahim, has paid glowing tribute to key leaders of the party for what he described as their sacrifice, unity, and commitment to sustaining democracy within the party ahead of the 2027 governorship election. In a stat

23/05/2026

Kwara 2027: Kale Kawu Emerges PDP Consensus Candidate

Engr Suleiman Bolakale Kawu has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) consensus candidate for Kwara 2027 governorship candidate, FactualTimes reports. The former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki announced on Saturday via a school media post. Saraki writes: “I am pleased to a

22/05/2026

BREAKING: Senator Musiliu Obanikoro led primary election committee declared 42 Years Rt Hon. Saliu Yakub Danladi as the winner of the APC gubernatorial election for 2027 election.

Danladi poll 94k plus votes to defeat 14 Other Aspirants.

21/05/2026

Why APC postponed Kwara guber primary—Senator Obanikoro Finally Speak

Urges aspirants to accept victory as collective success

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress governorship primaries in Kwara State Senator Musiliu Obanikoro on Thursday said scheduled Kwara governorship primaries was postponed till Friday due to logistic issues.

“We postponed the election due to logistic issues. We came in late and we needed to be fair to all and to be able to have an effective management of the election, we needed a full day to do that,” Obanikoro said at the party’s secretariat in Ilorin while speaking with newsmen shortly after meeting with the APC governorship aspirants behind closed doors.

He said the committee is ready and the election will hold tomorrow (Friday) across the state.

10 governorship aspirants attended the strategic meeting on Thursday evening.

Those in attendance included: Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki (MFR); Dr Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa; Prof. Wale Sulaiman; Engr Femi Sanni; Dr Tajudeen Alabi; Aisha Ahmad-Patigi; Mohammed Bio; Musiliat Yetunde Adebowale; Dr Muideen Salako; and Captain Ahmad Mahmoud

Obanikoro called on all the aspirants to see the victory of anyone among them as a collective victory for the success of the party.

“We should see victory belonging to one as belonging to all. Nobody should take victory of a member of his family as something against his personal interest, if it is true that the interest of the party is supreme.

“It is a family meeting. I am a member of APC from Lagos and I am here to have a conversation with members of APC family. On this particular day, we met on the issue of governorship primaries coming up tomorrow and we sat down to have a frank conversation with ourselves that we are all members of one family,” Obanikoro added.

21/05/2026

BREAKING: Kwara APC gubernatorial primary suspended, rescheduled to Friday

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has stopped its gubernatorial primary election midway, party sources at the secretariat in Ilorin confirmed to Confidence News Nigeria

The election, which began earlier today, was suspended and rescheduled for tomorrow, May 22, 2026. The reasons for the abrupt stoppage have not been officially disclosed.

Party officials are expected to release an official statement later.

19/05/2026

Gov AbdulRazaq Endorses Yahaya Seriki as Preferred Successor Ahead of APC Governorship Primary

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has endorsed Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki as his preferred successor ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary scheduled for Thursday, May 21, 2026. The governor announced the endorsement in a statement issued on Tuesday following wha

19/05/2026

Amule’s Exemplary Conduct, a Lesson in Loyalty, Party Supremacy

In politics, true leadership is not only defined by the ability to win contests, but also by the maturity to place collective interest above personal ambition. This is why Abdullahi Olayinka Amule deserves commendation for the exemplary conduct he has demonstrated following the emergence of his co-aspirant, Saka Eletu as the consensus candidate for the Ilorin East and South Federal Constituency on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State.

It is imperative for Kwara PDP aspirants across all levels as well as their supporters, to take a lesson from Amule’s conduct by placing the overall interest and unity of the party above individual aspirations and ambitions. At this critical moment, the PDP can only emerge stronger and more competitive through sacrifice, maturity, discipline, and a shared commitment to the collective goal of reclaiming power in the state.

There is no doubt that both Amule and Eletu are well respected, influential, and widely accepted figures within the constituency. Over the years, the two young politicians have contributed to the growth of the party and the development of their respective communities. They have built strong grassroots connections, earned the admiration of party and non-party members. They have also demonstrated the capacity to pursue and finance their political ambitions.

However, in certain situations, politics demands sacrifice, compromise, and respect for party decisions. After extensive and inclusive consultations and engagements with leaders and stakeholders within the PDP, Saka Eletu emerged as the consensus candidate. In many political environments, such outcomes often trigger bitterness, rebellion, and division. But Amule chose a different path, the path of maturity, loyalty, and statesmanship.

Rather than resist the decision of the stakeholders or create unnecessary tension within the party, he accepted the outcome in good faith and deferred to party supremacy. More importantly, he went further to publicly affirm his support for Eletu by moving around with him during the primaries, sending a strong message of unity and solidarity to party members and supporters.

That singular act speaks volumes about his character. It shows that Amule understands that the bigger goal at this moment is not individual ambition, but the collective mission of repositioning the PDP and reclaiming power. His conduct should serve as an example to other aspirants, party members and supporters across the state.

As the PDP prepares for the bigger battle ahead, unity, discipline, and commitment to the overall interest of the party must remain paramount. Personal ambitions should never override the collective aspiration of the party and the people it seeks to serve.

Abdullahi Olayinka Amule has, through his actions, demonstrated political maturity and loyalty worthy of recognition and emulation. In an era where many politicians place self above party, his conduct reminds us that responsible politics is still possible.

Lawal Akanbi Sharafadeen writes from Kwara State Capital.