Kwara APC Loses 12 Ward Executives After Senator Mustapha’s Exit
Hammed Shittu in Ilorin The realignments among the political stakeholders in Kwara State intensified yesterday as the Chairman and Secretary of Gambari Ward 1 in Ilorin East Local Government Area (LGA) of
In Kwara State, a significant political shift has occurred as the chairman and secretary of Gambari Ward 1, along with eleven other ward executives, have resigned from the All Progressives Party (APC) and joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This development stems from the exit of Senator Saliu Mustapha from the APC ahead of the 2027 general election.
The 12 officials, including Mustapha, made their decisions within hours of each other and communicated their resignations to the APC Chairman in Ilorin East Local Government Area, Habib Ajibola. The ten additional ward executives cited the need to serve the best interests of their ward as the reason for their decision. They expressed gratitude for the party's support during their tenure.
These officials, including the Treasurer, Auditor-General, and Assistant Secretary, have pledged to align with the emerging "Rainbow Coalition" in preparation for the upcoming election. The resignations followed Mustapha's announcement of his departure from the APC, citing consultations with constituents, supporters, and other stakeholders.
Mustapha joined the PDP and secured the party's ticket for re-election as the senator representing Kwara Central.
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