“Kwara 2027: AbdulRazaq Presents APC Governorship Candidate Yakubu Danladi Salihu to Emir of Ilorin for Royal Blessing”

“Kwara 2027: AbdulRazaq Presents APC Governorship Candidate Yakubu Danladi Salihu to Emir of Ilorin for Royal Blessing”

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has formally presented the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Yakubu Danladi Salihu, to the Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, seeking the traditional ruler’s blessings and support ahead of the forthcoming electoral contest.

The presentation, which took place in Ilorin, underscores the growing political momentum surrounding Danladi-Salihu’s candidacy following his emergence as the APC flag bearer for the 2027 governorship race in Kwara State. The move also reflects the longstanding role of traditional institutions in fostering unity, dialogue, and peaceful political engagement within the state.

Governor AbdulRazaq reportedly commended the Emir of Ilorin for his leadership and contributions to peace and stability across Kwara State, while emphasizing the importance of continued cooperation among political leaders, traditional authorities, and citizens in sustaining the state’s developmental trajectory.

Danladi Salihu, who currently serves as Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, emerged as the APC governorship candidate after a party primary that attracted multiple aspirants. His emergence has generated significant political discussion within Kwara, particularly as stakeholders from Kwara North have argued that the district deserves an opportunity to produce the state’s next governor in the interest of equity and balanced representation.

Political observers view the visit to the Emir as a strategic step aimed at consolidating support across key constituencies ahead of the 2027 elections. In Nigeria, traditional rulers often play influential non partisan roles in promoting peace, mediation, and community cohesion during electoral periods.

Recent endorsements from APC stakeholders, youth groups, and local government leaders have further strengthened Danladi-Salihu’s profile within the ruling party as preparations for the 2027 governorship election gather momentum. Reports indicate that party leaders have defended his emergence as a product of a credible internal process and have expressed confidence in his ability to build on the achievements of the current administration.

The presentation to the Emir of Ilorin comes weeks after Governor AbdulRazaq introduced Danladi Salihu to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja, a move widely interpreted as part of broader efforts to rally support for the APC candidate ahead of the 2027 polls.

As political activities gradually intensify in Kwara State, attention is expected to remain focused on how parties position themselves and engage stakeholders in the lead up to what is anticipated to be a closely watched governorship election.