Kwara APC Faces Crisis as Senator Mustapha Defects
In Kwara State, a succession battle within the All Progressives Congress (APC) has evolved into a major political crisis as the state approaches the 2027 general elections. The contest for who will succeed Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who will complete his second term in May 2027, has intensified, with Senator Saliu Mustapha and other influential party members defecting to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
The pivotal moment occurred during the APC governorship primary on May 22, where Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, the speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, emerged as the party's candidate, receiving over 94,000 votes. His selection is significant as he represents Kwara North, a region advocating for the governorship position.
However, the primary has sparked controversy, with allegations of manipulation favoring Danladi-Salihu. Aggrieved stakeholders have formed the "Rainbow Coalition," which includes the G15 of discontented aspirants and other party factions.
The APC has defended the legitimacy of its processes and continues to support both AbdulRazaq and Danladi-Salihu.
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