APC's Danladi-Salihu Claims Leadership Experience for 2027

Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Kwara State in the 2027 election, has stated that his experience as Speaker of the state House of Assembly has equipped him to lead the state effectively. In an interview with BBC News Yoruba, he responded to claims that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq had endorsed him as his preferred successor.

Danladi-Salihu highlighted his seven-and-a-half-year tenure as Speaker, asserting that it demonstrated his ability to manage competing interests and maintain stability within the legislature. He argued that his long service without conflict indicated his competence.

He believes candidates should be evaluated based on their public service records, governance experience, and educational qualifications. Danladi-Salihu also pledged to continue the achievements of the AbdulRazaq administration if elected, focusing on attracting investment, promoting industrialization, and expanding agricultural development in Kwara State.