Zoning Kwara Governorship Ticket Risks APC Aspirant Warns

Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, the Director of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, has expressed concerns regarding the potential zoning of the APC governorship ticket for the 2027 elections in Kwara State to the northern district. In a viral video, he described such a move as politically suicidal, lacking clear electoral advantages.

Sulaiman acknowledged the legitimacy of the demand for power rotation but questioned its electoral implications, stressing that political parties must prioritize winning over sentiment. He warned that the APC cannot afford to risk losing the election by zoning the ticket without a strategic advantage.

Sulaiman's remarks come amid increasing calls for power rotation across the state's three senatorial districts. Kwara State APC Chairman Sundai Fagbemi downplayed fears of internal crises ahead of the party primaries, stating that healthy competition among aspirants is expected.

The dynamics of the 2027 governorship race are shaped by the balance between equity and perceived voting strength.