Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central, has secured the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial ticket for the district, just hours after leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The PDP Kwara State chairman, Issa Bawa, presented the ticket to Mustapha on Friday, formally making him the party’s candidate for the 2027 election.
Mustapha, who is also the Turaki of Ilorin Emirate, announced his resignation from the APC earlier in the day, citing recent developments within the party in Kwara State.
In his resignation letter, he said he made the decision after consultations with political stakeholders, supporters, constituents and other Kwarans.
He said his decision was based on his belief that politics should focus on the interests of the people, principles and a clear sense of purpose.
“Where the path of a political platform no longer sufficiently aligns with these convictions and the aspirations of the people one represents, the honourable thing
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