Hajia Musiliat Yetund Mondai Declares Kwara Governorship Bid

Hajia Musiliat Yetund Mondai, a retired civil servant from Kwara State, has announced her candidacy for the 2027 governorship race under the platform of the Progressive Congress (APC). Her decision was influenced by the challenges faced by women in Nigeria, particularly the call for a 35% reservation of seats for women in the National Assembly, championed by Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu.

Mondai aims to be the first female governor of Kwara State, emphasizing her commitment to enhancing the socio-economic status of the state and empowering women across various sectors. She has outlined her manifesto priorities, which include education, health, youth and women empowerment, infrastructure, security, agriculture, energy, and water supply.

Mondai also seeks to address cultural barriers that hinder women's political participation and intends to work closely with traditional institutions to review customs that deprive women of rights and opportunities.