2027: Two Kwara Assembly Lawmakers Resign from APC, Pick PDP Tickets
Hammed Shittu in Ilorin Ahead of the 2027 general elections, two serving lawmakers in the Kwara State House of Assembly have resigned their membership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)
In the lead-up to the 2027 general elections in Kwara State, two lawmakers from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have announced their decision to resign their membership and join the opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Hon. Saba Yisa Gideon, representing Edu State Constituency, and Hon. Olushola Odetundun, representing Irepodun State Constituency, have officially resigned from the APC and accepted party tickets to contest the 2027 elections.
Their decision to leave the APC comes amid a broader political realignment in the state ahead of the upcoming elections. Notably, Senator Saliu Mustapha, who represents Kwara Central Senatorial District, has also left the APC and joined the PDP, picking the party's senatorial ticket. Additionally, Hon. Kolo Jiya, a member of the APC from Kwara North Senatorial District, has also resigned and chosen the PDP's ticket for the 2027 general elections.
In their resignation letters, both Gideon and Odetundun cited the need for internal democracy, fairness, and inclusiveness within the APC as the primary reason for their decision. They expressed their commitment to serving the people of their respective constituencies with integrity, dedication, and accountability, despite the shift in political allegiance.
Both lawmakers assured the public that their commitment to effective representation, grassroots development, and ethical leadership would remain steadfast, even as they embark on this new political journey within the PDP.
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