Kwara PDP Addresses Concerns Over Leaders' Support for Tinubu

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has dismissed concerns that the involvement of some of its leaders in President Bola Tinubu's re-election campaign could negatively impact its National Assembly candidates in the 2027 general elections. Olusegun Adewara, the party's State Publicity Secretary, stated that voters would make independent choices at the polls.

He emphasized that the grievances of Kwara residents are directed at the state government, not President Tinubu, who he claims is not responsible for the challenges faced by the people. Adewara criticized the state government for actions affecting traders and small businesses in Ilorin, including the flogging of market women at Oja Oba and the demolition of shops.

He asserted that the PDP's priority is to secure support for its candidates across various elective offices, rather than allowing the presidential contest to dominate their political strategy. Adewara expressed confidence that voters would distinguish between the presidential election and other elections, reinforcing that the party's focus is on the interests of Kwara residents.