Author: Kwara Reporters

Engr Femi Sanni fondly called ARABA, a leading governorship Aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued to promote his candidacy across the length and breathe of the state. ARABA is displaying capacity, readiness, experience and competence with his unique and strategic mobilization drive ahead of APC primary election.The Business Mogul and Media Entrepreneur over the years has built good image for himself through integrity, effective service delivery and community impacts. From his upbringing to academic journey and years of career progression, Engr Sanni has positioned himself the man of the people and patriotic Nigeria. Frankly speaking,…

The attention of the campaign team and the supporters of Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun has been drawn to a misleading social media publication alleging that Engr. Adeyemi and other aspirants have been screened out by the APC screening committee ahead of the party primaries.We wish to categorically state that this report is false, misleading, and clearly intended to create confusion and unnecessary tension among party faithfuls across the Kwara South Senatorial District and the State at large.For clarity, *there is no such communication from the party hierarchy confirming such claims*. Party members and the general public are therefore advised to…

By Kayode Oyin-Zubair Labels are easy in politics. “Moneybag” sticks fast. But if Kwara APC wants to build on substance and win in Ilorin and Kwara Central, it needs stakeholders who combine capacity, loyalty, and grassroots reach. On that score, Yahaya Seriki stands out.He has delivered when it mattered. Yahaya Seriki served as Director General of APC’s elections in Kwara for both 2019 and 2023. That role is not ceremonial. It requires structure, discipline, and the ability to coordinate across wards and LGAs under pressure. Parties don’t give it twice to someone testing the waters.He puts money where the state is.…

No fewer than 27 groups and stakeholders within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, under the aegis of Kwara Progressive Mandate, have accused the party’s National Secretary, Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, of allegedly interfering in the political affairs of the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.The allegations were contained in statements issued by party stakeholders, who requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the matter.The stakeholders alleged that Basiru is involved in efforts to influence candidate selection across the state, particularly in Kwara South and Kwara Central senatorial districts.Alleged Move to Return Lola AshiruAccording to the…

By: Rev. Adewale OjoAs political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the next governorship cycle in Kwara State, the All Progressives Congress faces yet another defining moment that will test not only its political maturity but also its institutional memory. The debate over who eventually emerges as the party’s governorship candidate should not merely revolve around popularity contests or transient alignments. It must fundamentally interrogate questions of loyalty, sacrifice, continuity and party stability.In this regard, Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki Gambari, MFR, popularly called Amba, deserves serious and favourable consideration by both the Kwara APC and the national leadership of the…

A fire outbreak on Sunday morning gutted part of a storey building in Omoda, Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State, with firefighters successfully preventing the blaze from spreading beyond a single room.This was contained in a statement was signed by PFO Hassan Hakeem Adekunle, PRO and Head of Media Unit, for the Director of the Kwara State Fire Service.The incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. at No. 6 Kutashi Compound, Omoda, involving a building comprising about eight bedroom flats. Only one room was affected before the fire was contained.The Kwara State Fire Service said preliminary findings indicated that…

A new statewide opinion poll has revealed a major shift in Kwara’s political climate ahead of the 2027 governorship election, with voters placing competence, security and economic performance far above religion and identity politics in determining who succeeds Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.The report of the survey, conducted by leading research firm, Africa Polling Institute, shows that voters prefer inclusive and result-oriented leadership, amid indications that many residents are becoming less interested in divisive political narratives.According to the poll, 93 per cent of respondents said they would support a good candidate regardless of religion, while only a small fraction insisted that faith…

Party primaries in Ekiti Local Government Area turned chaotic on May 16, 2026, following an alleged physical altercation involving the Executive Chairman of Ekiti LGA, Hon. Wale Awelewa, and former council chairman, Hon. Dele Abiodun.According to eyewitnesses, Hon. Dele Abiodun responded to an invitation from Chief J.B. Ayeni, a community elder and ward leader. Upon Abiodun’s arrival, he was allegedly attacked by the sitting chairman and his aide, who reportedly grabbed him and struck his head against his vehicle in the presence of stakeholders, including Chief J.B. Ayeni.Eyewitnesses further explained that Hon. Abiodun was later rescued by others at the…

By Abubakar JamiuLet us go down memory lane a bit. I start from Governor Mohammed Lawal (KC- 4 years) to Governor Bukola Saraki (KC- 8 years) to Governor Abdulfatai Ahmed (KS- 8 years) to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq (KC- 8 years, by 2027). Kwara North was supposed to occupy the seat after Governor Ahmed but they missed their turn, like a team boycotting a game. The next in turn, is Kwara South, if Kwara North that willfully shunned their turn in 2023, is not availed a compassionate repeat.It runs counter to any logic that, Kwara Central, which has the largest time share…

The power brokers in the All Progressives Congress (APC) are not leaving any stone unturned ahead of primary election to determine the Party’s governorship flagbearer in Kwara State. As of today, the race is becoming clearer with the emergence of top Contenders for Ahmadu Bello Government House race as Pretenders and Attention Seekers are displaying their last cards. It is now clear that Kwara APC would not zone the governorship ticket to any senatorial district amidst conflicting agitations. Initially, about 30 APC members indicated interest in the Kwara 2027 governorship race, only about 15 aspirants boldly went forward to obtain Expression of…