APC confirms Danladi-Salihu as Kwara flag bearer, presents INEC form

The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday presented the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination form to its governorship candidate, Yakubu Danladi-Salihu.

The presentation, led by the state APC Chairman, Sunday Fagbemi, took place at the party’s secretariat in Ilorin, formally affirming Danladi-Salihu as the party’s flag bearer for the 2027 governorship election.

Party leaders, executives, stakeholders, and supporters attended the event, reiterating the party’s preparedness for the forthcoming poll and stressing the need for unity and reconciliation within its ranks.

Speaking after receiving the nomination form, Danladi-Salihu expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, the APC national leadership, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, party executives, ward leaders, and other stakeholders for their support.

“I thank Mr President, our national leadership, our leader in Kwara State, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, our party executives, ward leaders, and every stakeholder for the confidence reposed in me,” he said.

The APC candidate, who is also the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, commended fellow aspirants who contested the party’s primary election, describing the process as democratic.

“By the grace of God, the APC is one family. We will remain united and emerge even stronger. Reconciliation is ongoing, and it is our responsibility to carry everyone along as we prepare for the governorship, National Assembly, and State Assembly elections,” he added.

Danladi-Salihu assured party members and residents of the state that he would justify the confidence placed in him if elected, while seeking divine guidance throughout the electoral process.

Earlier, Fagbemi urged party members to exercise restraint in their use of social media, cautioning against posts that could undermine ongoing reconciliation efforts.
“The reconciliation process is already underway. I appeal to all members to avoid actions capable of creating further divisions within our party. Let us remain disciplined, united, and focused on securing victory in the forthcoming elections,” he said.

The presentation of the INEC nomination form marks a key step in the Kwara APC’s preparations for the 2027 governorship election as the party intensifies efforts to strengthen internal cohesion and mobilise support across the state.