PDP Crisis: Turaki Faction Names Rival Candidate in Kwara

The Turaki faction of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has declared Alhaji Ladi Hassan as its governorship candidate, opposing the consensus candidate Engr. Kale Kawu, who was previously announced by the mainstream PDP structure led by Abubakar Bukola Saraki.

This announcement, made during a telephone interview on Monday, has raised questions about the future of the PDP in Kwara ahead of the 2027 elections. Hassan indicated that further details would be provided later regarding the faction's platform.

The emergence of two candidates has cast doubt on the effectiveness of a recent consensus arrangement aimed at presenting a united front against the ruling APC in the state. The Kwara PDP leadership has dismissed the rival candidacy as lacking legitimacy and driven by external forces, asserting that the faction is not recognized by the electoral commission.

This situation reflects ongoing disputes within the party's national leadership and its impact on local chapters.