Kwara 2027: Group Rallies Support For Danladi, Other APC Candidates
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
A socio-political group for the realisation of the political ambition of the Speaker of Kwara State House of Assembly Rt. Hon Salihu Yakubu Danladi (SYD), under the aegis of Dahiri Omo Ilorin, has
engaged eminent sons and daughters of Ilorin, with participants pledging their unwavering support for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Hon Danladi is the gubernatorial candidate for the All progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
Dubbed “Ilorin Emirate Stakeholders Chat with SYD”, the colourful event was themed, “One Ilorin, One Voice: Unity, Development, and the Future of Kwara”, and attracted top officials of government, political gladiators, Ilorin high ranking chiefs and kingmakers, community and religious leaders, and various support groups.
The big State Banquet Hall, in Ilorin, venue of the event, was filled to its capacity with a mammoth crowd, who were intermittently entertained with cultural songs.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq who is the group’s Grand Patron was represented by his Senior Adviser and Counsellor, Alhaji Sa’adu Salau, while the APC Deputy Gubernatorial candidate, Hon Seun Ogunniyi ADATO stood in for Rt. Hon Danladi.
Top attendees included Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muh’d Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani; Magaji Are of Ilorin, Alhaji Shuaib Aremu Zubair; Balogun Alanamu of Ilorin, Dr Usman Atolagbe Jos; Balogun Ajikobi of Ilorin, Alhaji Suleiman Abdulwahab; Baba Isalẹ of Ilorin, Alhaji Abdullahi Sidiq; among other high chiefs.
Also present were members of the Kwara State House of Assembly, led by Majority Leader, Barr. Abdulkadir Oba Magaji; Grand Matron of the group, Hon. Mariam Yusuf Aladi; Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Alhaji Bashir Adigun; Senior Special Assistant on Religion (Islam) Alhaji Ibrahim Danmeigoro; Chairman, Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority Alhaji Abdullateef Gidado Alakawa; State APC Chairman Prince Sunday Fagbemi, who was represented by the APC Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Babatunde Abdulwaheed; Senior Special Assistant on Political Matters, Alhaji Abubakar Suleiman Sai Kai; Chief of Staff at the Federal Ministry of Youth, Mall Muhammed Funsho Abdullahi; and General Manager, Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASIP), Dr Abdulwasiu Tejidini.
Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Dazuki, who offered the opening prayer, beseeched Allah to continue to guide the Governor aright and accord him a success of tenure.
He equally prayed for the success of the Governor’s Senatorial ambition and other candidates of the party, as well as for the continual peace, unity and development of the Emirate and the entire Kwara.
Speaking through his aide, Salau, the Governor called the gathering another testament of love and support of the people of the Emirate for the APC-led government in the state, thanking the participants for their large turnout.
He said the candidacy of Hon Salihu Yakubu Danladi is divine and has enjoyed royal blessings and a wide endorsement of people across the state.
“This gathering shows that Ilorin indigenes are united for good, and are solidly behind our administration. Our father, the Emir of Ilorin, has always thanked the Almighty God for answering his fervent prayers in the ascension of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as Governor of Kwara. State,” he said.
Hon Ogunniyi ADATO, who spoke for Danladi, appreciated the organizer, Dahiri Omo Ilorin and the people of the Emirate for their genuine love and undiluted support for the APC gubernatorial candidate.
He promised to prioritize the general well-being of the citizens and build on the good legacies of Governor AbdulRazaq when elected.
Prince Fagbemi, in his comment, said Governor AbdulRazaq is a true son of Ilorin Emirate and has done exceedingly well for the state, expressing confidence that Hon Salihu Yakubu Danladi will strive to surpass his achievements when given the mandate.
“One good turn deserves another. We should ensure that our vote in Kwara Central helps our Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to win as Senator in the 2027 general elections. We should equally vote for SYD and other candidates of our party. They will not let you down,” Fagbemi said through the Publicity Secretary of APC, Alhaji Babatunde Abdulwaheed who represented him.
Coordinator, Dahiri Omo Ilorin for SYD, Mall Abdulmajeed Arikewuyo Abdulfatai, for his part, said Danladi’s candidacy from the northern region of the state represents equity, fairness, and justice.
He said they have consulted widely especially across the nooks and crannies of Ilorin and realized that
the people of the Emirate “want unity, fairness and a future where everyone feels carried along.”
“The emergence of SYD from Kwara North has opened another chapter in our conversation about balance, inclusion and giving every part of Kwara a sense of belonging,” he said.
“We are not gathered here to create a division between Kwara Central, North or South. We are here to build bridges.”
Highlight of the occasion was the decoration of Governor AbdulRazaq and Hon Mariam Aladi as the Grand Patron and Matron of the support group.
