Kwara APC Selects Danladi Amid Internal Party Conflicts

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has nominated Salihu Yakubu Danladi as its governorship candidate for Kwara State, a decision that has generated significant excitement in the northern region. This nomination follows a complex political landscape shaped by the 2019 'Otoge' movement against the Saraki political dynasty.

The APC's choice of Danladi is seen as a strategic response to longstanding demands for political equity in Kwara State, particularly from the northern districts. However, the nomination has also exposed deep internal divisions within the APC, particularly following Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq's endorsement of Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki as his preferred successor.

This endorsement led to protests in Ilorin and highlighted the fragility of party unity as factions within the APC expressed dissatisfaction with the primary election outcomes. Additionally, Saliu Mustapha's absence from the final list of aspirants has raised questions about his political future and the broader power-sharing arrangements within the APC.

The dynamics within the party are critical as they prepare for the upcoming elections in 2027.