Kwara Governor Appoints PDP's Mashood Mustapha for Hajj Role

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed Mashood Mustapha as the Ameerul Hajj to lead Kwara State's delegation for the 2027 Hajj season. The announcement was made through a statement by the governor's Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Mashood Agboola, on Thursday.

This appointment is part of the state government's preparations for the pilgrimage. In his role, Mustapha will coordinate the state's pilgrims and work with statutory bodies involved in the annual exercise.

Mustapha, known as MM, previously served as a federal lawmaker representing the Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency from 2011 to 2015 and was a member of the Kwara State Executive Council. He is a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party and recently sought the party's ticket for the Kwara Central Senatorial District seat for the 2027 elections.

After the incumbent Senator Saliu Mustapha was selected as the party's candidate, Mustapha accepted the outcome and pledged his support. His new role places him at the forefront of a significant religious event in Kwara State.