BREAKING: Kwara APC Race Heats Up as Governor AbdulRazaq Endorses Seriki

BREAKING: Kwara APC Race Heats Up as Governor AbdulRazaq Endorses Seriki

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has officially endorsed Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki as his preferred successor ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries scheduled for Thursday, a move expected to significantly reshape the political landscape within the ruling party in the state.

The governor announced his decision in a statement issued on Tuesday following what he described as extensive consultations with party leaders, stakeholders, and structures across Kwara State.

AbdulRazaq described Yahaya Seriki as a youthful, grassroots-oriented, politically experienced, and broad-minded figure with substantial goodwill and influence across the state, expressing confidence in his ability to sustain the achievements of the current administration.

According to the governor, Seriki’s endorsement reflects the APC leadership’s desire to preserve party unity, cohesion, and continuity ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

“Following extensive consultations with party structures and leadership, I am pleased to endorse Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki (MFR) as my preferred successor under the platform of our party, the All Progressives Congress (APC),” the governor stated.

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“Young, pro-people, astute, and broad-minded, Amb. Yahaya Seriki has been a great political mobiliser with profound investments in and extensive goodwill among the people of Kwara State. I have no doubt about his capacity and that his choice is appropriate for the people of our state at this time.”

Despite publicly backing Seriki, the governor clarified that the endorsement does not exclude other aspirants from participating in the APC governorship primaries.

He noted that the contest remains open and competitive, stressing that all aspirants remain qualified and free to pursue their ambitions within the democratic framework of the party.

“While this does not in any way preclude all other aspirants from contesting in the primaries, I urge members and leaders to affirm the choice of Seriki as our candidate for cohesion, unity, and continuous success of the party,” AbdulRazaq added.

The governor further commended other governorship hopefuls for what he described as their maturity, discipline, and commitment to the progress of Kwara State, noting that the state is blessed with several competent individuals capable of leadership.

Political observers say the endorsement may significantly influence voting dynamics ahead of the APC primaries, given AbdulRazaq’s strong influence within party structures in the state.

Yahaya Seriki, a businessman and longstanding APC stakeholder, is widely regarded as one of the party’s major grassroots mobilisers in Kwara politics. Over the years, he has built political influence through empowerment programmes, youth engagement initiatives, and strategic support for the APC across the state.

The APC governorship primary scheduled for Thursday is expected to attract significant attention as party members decide who will emerge as the ruling party’s flag bearer ahead of the 2027 governorship election.

The endorsement has already generated reactions among party loyalists and political stakeholders, with supporters describing it as a strategic move aimed at ensuring continuity and preserving the political stability achieved under the AbdulRazaq administration.

Governor AbdulRazaq, who is currently serving his second term in office, will complete his constitutionally permitted tenure in 2027.

BREAKING: Kwara APC Race Heats Up as Governor AbdulRazaq Endorses Seriki