2027: Despite Rift, AbdulRazaq Says Wike Will Give APC 100% in Kwara

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has declared that President Bola Tinubu's support from Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike could secure the All Progressives Congress (APC) 100% backing in the state prior to the 2027 general elections. This assertion comes despite the tense relationship between AbdulRazaq and Wike.

The governor downplayed the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a waning political force in Kwara, stating that their weakening status has bolstered the APC's position ahead of the polls. On Sunday in Ilorin, AbdulRazaq spoke to a delegation of the APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), led by its Director-General Senator Abdulaziz Yari, about the state of APC's support in Kwara.

He emphasized that the party's support base has remained consistent at 70%, while the PDP has steadily declined to 30% since 2019. AbdulRazaq credited Wike's endorsement of Tinubu as a turning point in the political landscape, stating that this shift has effectively increased their combined support to 100%. He further predicted that Kwara would be an easy win for the APC.

Wike's disagreement with AbdulRazaq over the minister's behavior in Kwara is separate from this support, stemming from the minister's political relations with certain APC figures in the state. Despite this tension, Wike has maintained his backing for Tinubu's re-election. AbdulRazaq expressed confidence in their gubernatorial candidate, Salihu Yakubu Danladi, noting his grassroots background and knowledge of the state's budget and governance.

The APC delegation visiting Kwara aimed to acknowledge AbdulRazaq's contributions to the party and seek his support for the nationwide campaign, including discussions with former governors and former House of Representatives Speaker Dimeji Bankole.