Author: Kwara Reporters

In a development that adds a new dimension to recent political signals within the family circle, members of the Oloriegbe family of Ilorin on Wednesday evening converged at their ancestral home mosque in Alore to offer special prayers for the success of the governorship ambition of their kinsman, Senator Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe.The spiritual gathering, led by Alhaji Abdulrafiu Oloriegbe, had in attendance prominent family members, and elders including the family’s head, Alhaji Abdulrahman Oloriegbe, and was marked by collective supplications, expressions of unity, and an open endorsement of Oloriegbe’s aspiration ahead of the 2027 governorship race in Kwara State. The…

Kwara South stakeholders have thrown their weight behind Amb. Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki Gambari MFR, endorsing him as the leading candidate capable of securing victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 gubernatorial election. The group expressed strong confidence in his leadership capacity, noting that his emergence would help sustain and build upon the developmental strides recorded under the administration of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq. According to them, continuity in governance is essential to preserving the progress achieved across the state.The stakeholders further described Yahaya Seriki as a dependable and capable leader who maintains a close connection with the people. They highlighted…

The security team in Kwara State has traced an anonymous kidnap threat letter written to the Venra Community in Kaiama council area, to a member of security operatives in the area.The suspect, identified as Zakari Usman, was arrested by the Army after an anonymous letter of a kidnap threat that had been in circulation about two weeks ago was traced to him.Usman was alleged to have written an anonymous threat letter that terrorists were coming to Venra, a few kilometres from Kaiama, to kidnap five people.It was discovered that the same person who found the letter, raised the alarm and…

The Kwara Central Advancement Stakeholders Forum, comprising APC members from Asa, Ilorin West, Ilorin East, and Ilorin South Local Government Areas, has keenly observed the ongoing selection process of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) towards the nomination of its gubernatorial candidate.We have assessed all aspirants and carefully reviewed their track records with respect to the socio-economic and political advancement of Kwara Central and Kwara State at large, as vigorously pursued and largely achieved by His Excellency, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Executive Governor of Kwara State, over the years.We therefore call on all Kwarans to join hands with us towards the…

The National Coordinator, Ilorin Emirate Political Advisory Council (IEPAC) Dr. Yakub Yahaya Oloriegbe, has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office and backed Senator Saliu Mustapha as its preferred governorship candidate for the 2027 elections in Kwara State.Dr. Oloriegbe, while addressing Journalists in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital alongside the Secretary of the Council, Lt. Col Abubakar Edun (Rtd) said the decision followed what it described as a “careful deliberation and assessment” of aspirants vying for key political offices.According to him, IEPAC, an influential body of elders and stakeholders in Kwara Central Senatorial District, had resolved…

By Oyewale Oyelola Former Kwara APC Chairman, Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa, PhD, after submitting his letter of intent to contest the Kwara state governorship election in 2027, embarked on a statewide consultation to share his agenda with the Party Stakeholders across 16 local government areas and solicit support. Bolarinwa’s political experience, connection to grassroots and understanding of Party structure management clearly shows his preparedness for the Number one job in Kwara State.1. Grassroots acceptability: The excitement displayed by APC Stakeholders and members during Bolarinwa’s visit attest to his acceptability across the three Senatorial districts of Kwara State. The reason is not far-fetched, he…

Residents of Kwara South, under the aegis of the Kwara South Development Forum, have taken to the streets to protest what they described as worsening insecurity across their communities, calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to take immediate action.The protesters alleged that armed groups, which they described as terrorists, have overrun several indigenous Yoruba communities in the region, leading to killings, kidnappings, and widespread displacement of residents.They warned that entire communities have been taken over, while local vigilante structures have been weakened or dismantled, leaving residents vulnerable.Speaking during the protest, the convener of the forum, Obashola…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Toyin Olosasa, has alleged that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is seeking to position himself as the next political “godfather” in the state, amid growing political tension ahead of the 2027 general elections.Speaking in an interview, Olosasa claimed that the governor’s popularity has significantly declined across Kwara, warning that such a trend could negatively impact the fortunes of the ruling APC and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the state if not addressed.According to him, while the APC remains widely accepted among voters, there is a “clear distinction between the party and…

No fewer than 30 traditional rulers across the southern area of Kwara State have fled their palaces following a sustained wave of kidnappings, killings and violent attacks, according to Saturday Punch.Our correspondents gathered from two credible community leaders that the affected monarchs were seeking refuge in urban centres, including Ilorin, Osogbo, Offa, and Lagos.Findings show that some of the affected traditional rulers are from Omugo, Afin, Oreke, Oreke Oke-Igbo, Olohuntele, Alabe, Ganmu Ailehri, Ologanmo, and Igbo Agbon communities.While some have been away from their domains for months, others have been out for nearly a year.Their displacement, triggered by repeated attacks…

The Association of Resident Doctors, Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (ARD-KWASUTH), on Thursday commenced a 48-hour warning strike following the alleged assault of one of its members at the hospital’s maternity ward.The President of the association, Dr Abdulfatai Abdulazeez, disclosed this during a news conference alongside a protest at the facility, describing the incident as deeply regrettable and a threat to healthcare workers’ safety.He condemned the alleged assault on a medical doctor and other health workers within the hospital, warning that such actions endangered healthcare delivery and undermined the safety of professionals dedicated to saving lives.Abdulazeez called on hospital management…