Ten Kwara APC Aspirants Petition President Tinubu, Accuse Governor AbdulRazaq of Losing Party Control
Ten governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State have formally petitioned President Bola Tinubu, expressing concern over what they describe as a deepening crisis within the party.
The aspirants contend that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has “lost moral and political authority” to shape the future of the APC in the state ahead of the 2027 elections. They warn that without urgent national intervention, the party risks further division.
The petition, issued on Friday and addressed to Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, was signed by Dr Oluwatoyin Tajudeen Alabi, Capt Ahmad Mahmud, Alhaji Tajudeen Audu, Dr Azeez Salako Muideen Olaniyi, Ambassador Yahaya Seriki Gambari, Senator Saliu Mustapha, Dr Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa, Hon Omar Muhammed Bio, Dele Belgore SAN, and Senator Yahaya Ibrahim Oloriegbe.
While affirming their loyalty to the President, the aspirants congratulated Tinubu on the third anniversary of his administration and pledged unwavering support for his leadership and his re‑election bid in 2027.
They emphasized that the 2019 “Otoge” movement, which brought the APC to power in Kwara, was a collective effort, not the achievement of any single individual. According to the petitioners, the gains from that sacrifice have not been consolidated, and the governor’s leadership has failed to provide the inclusive, broad‑based direction needed to sustain the coalition.
The aspirants allege that key stakeholders have been alienated and excluded from party and government affairs, weakening the APC’s grassroots base and emboldening opposition forces.
In their view, Governor AbdulRazaq’s popularity has declined markedly, and there is widespread apprehension that any candidate linked to his endorsement would face serious electoral disadvantages.
The group urged President Tinubu to review the situation in Kwara, including claims that certain primaries were not conducted, and to ensure a more inclusive, consensus‑driven selection process for the party’s candidate.
They assured the President that, should he adopt such an approach, they would rally behind any consensus candidate acceptable to both him and the party.
The aspirants warned that failure to resolve the crisis could jeopardize the APC’s chances not only in Kwara State but also in the forthcoming presidential election.
In reaction, Ibraheem Abdullateef, Senior Special Assistant on Communication to Governor AbdulRazaq, noted on Facebook that President Tinubu had already endorsed the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Yakubu Danladi‑Salihu, and urged aggrieved members to pursue dialogue rather than confrontation.
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