2027: Group Rallies Support For Kwara APC Guber Candidate, SYD
* Urges aggrieved members to bury the hatchet
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
A political group, under the aegis of ‘Aaro Meta’ in the Kwara South Senatorial District, has appealed to all aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to bury the hatchet and support the party’s governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Salihu Yakub Danladi, who is the current Speaker of the State House of Assembly.
The group, through its Coordinator, Engr. Adebayo Simeon Daramola, made the appeal on Friday in ilorin during a press conference, urging party members across the three senatorial districts to embrace fairness, equity and political unity in the interest of the APC’s electoral success.
Aaro Meta, which described itself as one of the political platforms that championed the OTOGE movement that ended the 16-year rule of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State in 2019, said it was committed to ensuring victory for all APC candidates in the State in 2027.
The group recalled that it supported the emergence of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as the APC governorship candidate in 2019, despite being a Kwara South-based political organisation, because of the need to unseat the then ruling PDP government.
According to Daramola, the group had no preferred governorship candidate at the time, insisting that its position was guided by the belief that the APC needed an Ilorin person as its candidate to defeat the PDP.
It argued that the same spirit of political accommodation and fairness should guide APC members in Kwara South following the emergence of Danladi, who hails from the Kwara North, as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
The group said although it would have preferred a Kwara South indigene to emerge as the APC candidate, the principle of equity demanded that members support the candidate produced by the party’s primary election.
It noted that Kwara South had governed the state for eight years since 1999, while Kwara Central would have completed 20 years in office by the time AbdulRazaq leaves office in May 2027.
Aaro Meta said the political history of the state made a strong case for Kwara North to produce the next governor, urging members to look beyond individual ambitions.
“After losing such an opportunity of someone from Kwara South Senatorial District becoming the APC governorship candidate because of equity and fairness, it would just be fair for all party faithful to wholeheartedly support any candidate that emerged from the Kwara North Senatorial District,” the group said.
It specifically appealed to aggrieved APC members, particularly members of the G-15, to reconcile with the party and work for Danladi’s victory rather than allow internal disagreements to weaken the ruling party.
The group warned that divisions within the APC could provide opportunities for opposition parties to gain political advantage, stressing that members should not abandon a political platform they had collectively built over the years because their preferred aspirants failed to secure tickets.
It also challenged party members to consider whether they would welcome a situation in which supporters of defeated aspirants deserted the APC after their preferred candidates emerged victorious in other elections.
“Let us realise that it’s just only one candidate that will represent a constituency at a time, so let’s pursue the benefit of such position for the people,” it said.
Aaro Meta further cautioned against what it described as political lopsidedness, arguing that the location of the state capital should not be used to marginalise other senatorial districts.
“As long as Kwara remains one state, we want to appeal to all and sundry to embrace love and togetherness, rather than anyone wanting to take advantage of state headquartership to suppress others,” the group stated.
It maintained that the success of any governor, irrespective of age or political background, depended largely on the cooperation and experience of party members.
The group also appealed to APC members to forgive one another’s shortcomings and strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 elections, warning that defecting to opposition parties would not necessarily guarantee political relevance or access to opportunities.
Beyond party politics, Aaro Meta commended President Bola Tinubu and Governor AbdulRazaq for measures taken to address banditry and kidnapping in parts of Kwara South, particularly Ifelodun Local Government Area.
It identified the Oro Forest corridor, stretching from Oro-Ago and Oreke Road to Egbe, Okoloke and Lade Road, as one of the areas that had been vulnerable to criminal activities.
The group acknowledged the strategic roles of military bases established in Oro-Ago and Babanla in the fight against banditry, describing the recent establishment of the 184 Battalion in Omu-Aran as a significant step towards flushing out criminal elements from the forests.
It expressed optimism that the additional military presence would strengthen security operations and provide lasting relief to communities affected by kidnapping and banditry.
Aaro Meta reiterated its commitment to the APC, calling on members across Kwara State to prioritise collective political interests, unity and the party’s overall success in the forthcoming general elections.
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Aaro Meta: Kwara South APC members urged to support Danladi, close ranks ahead of 2027
A political pressure group in Kwara South Senatorial District, Aaro Meta, has appealed to aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to set aside their differences and support the party’s governorship candidate, Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Salihu Yakubu Danladi, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The group, through its Coordinator, Engr. Adebayo S. Daramola, made the appeal at a press conference on Friday, November 13, urging party members across the three senatorial districts to embrace fairness, equity and political unity in the interest of the APC’s electoral success.
Aaro Meta, which described itself as one of the political platforms that championed the OTOGE movement that ended the 16-year rule of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State in 2019, said it was committed to ensuring victory for all APC candidates in the state in 2027.
The group recalled that it supported the emergence of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as the APC governorship candidate in 2019, despite being a Kwara South-based political organisation, because of the need to unseat the then ruling PDP government.
According to Daramola, the group had no preferred governorship candidate at the time, insisting that its position was guided by the belief that the APC needed an Ilorin-based candidate to defeat the PDP.
It argued that the same spirit of political accommodation and fairness should guide APC members in Kwara South following the emergence of Danladi, who hails from Kwara North, as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
The group said although it would have preferred a Kwara South indigene to emerge as the APC candidate, the principle of equity demanded that members support the candidate produced by the party’s primary election.
It noted that Kwara South had governed the state for eight years since 1999, while Kwara Central would have completed 20 years in office by the time AbdulRazaq leaves office in May 2027.
Aaro Meta said the political history of the state made a strong case for Kwara North to produce the next governor, urging members to look beyond individual ambitions.
“After losing such an opportunity of someone from Kwara South Senatorial District becoming the APC governorship candidate because of equity and fairness, it would just be fair for all party faithful to wholeheartedly support any candidate that emerged from the Kwara North Senatorial District,” the group said.
It specifically appealed to aggrieved APC members, particularly members of the G-15, to reconcile with the party and work for Danladi’s victory rather than allow internal disagreements to weaken the ruling party.
The group warned that divisions within the APC could provide opportunities for opposition parties to gain political advantage, stressing that members should not abandon a political platform they had collectively built over the years because their preferred aspirants failed to secure tickets.
It also challenged party members to consider whether they would welcome a situation in which supporters of defeated aspirants deserted the APC after their preferred candidates emerged victorious in other elections.
“Let us realise that it’s just only one candidate that will represent a constituency at a time, so let’s pursue the benefit of such position for the people,” it said.
Aaro Meta further cautioned against what it described as political lopsidedness, arguing that the location of the state capital should not be used to marginalise other senatorial districts.
“As long as Kwara remains one state, we want to appeal to all and sundry to embrace love and togetherness, rather than anyone wanting to take advantage of state headquartership to suppress others,” the group stated.
It maintained that the success of any governor, irrespective of age or political background, depended largely on the cooperation and experience of party members.
The group also appealed to APC members to forgive one another’s shortcomings and strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 elections, warning that defecting to opposition parties would not necessarily guarantee political relevance or access to opportunities.
Beyond party politics, Aaro Meta commended President Bola Tinubu and Governor AbdulRazaq for measures taken to address banditry and kidnapping in parts of Kwara South, particularly Ifelodun Local Government Area.
It identified the Oro Forest corridor, stretching from Oro-Ago and Oreke Road to Egbe, Okoloke and Lade Road, as one of the areas that had been vulnerable to criminal activities.
The group acknowledged the strategic roles of military bases established in Oro-Ago and Babanla in the fight against banditry, describing the recent establishment of the 184 Battalion in Omu-Aran as a significant step towards flushing out criminal elements from the forests.
It expressed optimism that the additional military presence would strengthen security operations and provide lasting relief to communities affected by kidnapping and banditry.
Aaro Meta reiterated its commitment to the APC, calling on members across Kwara State to prioritise collective political interests, unity and the party’s overall success in the forthcoming general elections.
