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Kwara 2027: Gov AbdulRazaq names Yahaya Seriki as preferred successor
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has endorsed Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki (MFR) as his preferred successor in the 2027 governorship election.
The endorsement was contained in a statement personally released to journalists in Ilorin on Tuesday, ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries scheduled for Wednesday.
According to the governor, the decision followed extensive consultations with party structures and leadership across the state.
“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 statement read.
Governor AbdulRazaq described Yahaya Seriki as a “young, pro-people, astute and broad-minded” politician with strong grassroots mobilisation capacity and wide acceptance among party members.
He expressed confidence in his ability to sustain what he described as the achievements of his administration, adding that the endorsement was in the interest of party unity and continuity of governance.
“I have no doubt about his capacity and that his choice is appropriate for the people of our state at this time,” he said.
The governor, however, clarified that the endorsement does not disqualify or undermine other aspirants in the race, noting that they remain free to contest in the primaries.
He urged party members to support the process, stressing the need for cohesion and unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“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,” the statement added.
Governor AbdulRazaq also commended other aspirants for what he described as their discipline and contributions to the development of the state under the APC platform.
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