Asa APC stakeholders endorse Danladi for 2027, back AbdulRazaq, Tinubu

The fate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State hangs in the balance as Rt. Hon. Engr. Salihu Yakubu Danladi, the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, seeks to become the party's governorship candidate for the 2027 election. For Danladi, this endorsement represents a significant milestone in his pursuit of the top seat in Kwara State, one that could potentially alter the trajectory of his career.

According to the stakeholders meeting, Rt. Hon. Danladi enjoys widespread support across the 16 local government areas of the state. The endorsement by Asa APC stakeholders reflects the collective wishes and aspirations of party faithful across the local government and the state. Prof. Raheem Adaramaja, Chairman of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), described the May 22, 2026 governorship primary as credible, transparent, and widely accepted by party members. He went on to state that the exercise was conducted under the supervision of the APC Primary Election Committee headed by Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, with voting, collation, and announcement of results carried out openly in the presence of party members, security agencies, electoral officials, and independent observers.

The APC's pursuit of unity under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been a recurring theme in recent times. The stakeholders meeting in Asa Local Government Area is evidence of this agenda, as they reaffirmed their loyalty to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and President Tinubu. Their support for Rt. Hon. Danladi serves as a crucial vote of confidence in the party's leadership, a move that could potentially strengthen the party's position ahead of the 2027 election.

The APC's struggle for unity is indicative of the broader industry movement towards cohesion and stability in Nigerian politics. The APC's pursuit of unity under President Tinubu has been a critical factor in the party's survival and success. The stakeholders meeting in Asa Local Government Area is a crucial step towards solidifying the party's position and positioning Rt. Hon. Danladi as a viable candidate for the 2027 election.

Given the endorsement by Asa APC stakeholders, Rt. Hon. Danladi is poised to become a strong contender for the APC governorship ticket in Kwara State. His widespread support across the local government areas of the state will undoubtedly play a significant role in his campaign. In the next few months, Danladi will need to focus on consolidating his support base and addressing the concerns of potential rival factions within the party. With President Tinubu and Governor AbdulRazaq's backing, Danladi's chances of securing the APC governorship ticket look promising.

As the APC gears up for the 2027 election, one thing is certain: Rt. Hon. Salihu Yakubu Danladi is now a key player in the party's Kwara State chapter. His endorsement by Asa APC stakeholders has sent a strong message to rival factions within the party: that Danladi is, and his candidacy will be a critical factor in the party's success in the 2027 election.