2027: Kwara needs people-centred leader as governor -APC groups
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
Members of different political groups in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Kwara South Senatorial District of Kwara State have endorsed the governorship aspiration of former Chairman of the party, Hon. Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa (BOB), in the 2027 general elections.
In their separate events organised by the groups in Offa, Offa local government area and Iloffa in the Oke-Ero local government area of Kwara State, the people said the State needs a leader that is prepared and people-centred, “at a time like this when our State faces both opportunities and challenges”.
It is recalled that party leaders, former political office holders, party loyalists, and embers of the APC in the Moro, Ifelodun and Ekiti local government areas had earlier organised political meetings where they endorsed second term ambition of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as well as the governorship aspiration of BOB in their respective areas.
Speaking in Offa and Iloffa, the leader of the APC Offa Solidarity Movement, Prince Olubunmi Isioye and the Convener of the APC Progressive Network for BOB 2027, Engineer Shittu Muideen, said that APC constitution does not support rotation or zoning of governorship position.
The former Publicity Secretary of the APC, Tajudeen Folaranmi Aro, said: “It is a constitutional right of all intending political office holder to seek mandate of the people. Zoning is a convenience agreement and not binding on the aspirants.
“There is no zoning in APC. BOB has constitutional right to contest 2027 governorship position. He worked for the success of the party during the 2019 as a Chairman of the APC in the State.”
The people described BOB as a unifier and mobilizer, saying that his entry into 2027 governorship race in the State has brought back a large number of people who had hitherto left the party.
Isioye urged delegates, stakeholders, and every member of the party to rally behind “a leader who will turn our hopes into action, our vision into progress, and our dreams into lasting reality.
“Hon. Dr. Bolarinwa is more than a name. He is a symbol of purposeful and transformative leadership. His record speaks loudly and clearly. Over the years, he has
demonstrated an unwavering commitment to welfare of our people, backed by experience, insight, and a practical understanding of governance.”
Speaking on the past legislative experience of the governorship aspirant, Engineer Muideen said that BOB championed policies that empower our youth, strengthen communities, and stimulate economic growth while serving as a legislator.
“As a leader, he exemplifies transparency, accountability, and inclusiveness; values that are essential for building trust and delivering real progress.”
Also speaking, former Deputy Speaker, Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Raphael Adetiba, said that BOB possesses qualities required of a leader that the state needs going forward.
“At a time like this when our state faces both immense opportunities and pressing challenges, we need a leader who is prepared, passionate, and people-centered.
“Hon. Dr. Bolarinwa possesses the competence, compassion, and courage required to move
our state forward. He is a unifier, a problem solver, and above all, a servant leader”.
