The Kwara State All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Caucus has rejected the emergence of the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Salihu Danladi, as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
The elders also accused Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of failing to give President Bola Ahmed Tinubu an accurate assessment of the political situation in the state.
The caucus made its position known on Monday, June 15, 2026, during a press conference in Ilorin.
They warned that the ruling party risks a major electoral setback in 2027 unless urgent steps are taken to address what they described as a growing disconnect between the party leadership and political realities on the ground.
Speaking on behalf of the caucus, its chairman, Sir (Dr.) Chief James Bamisaiye Ayenioye, said the group had observed developments within the party with deepening concern and could no longer remain silent after internal
This post was originally published on this site.
