APC Aspirant Declares Opposition Dead in Kwara Ahead of 2027 Elections
Abdulrasheed Akogun, an All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for the Share/Oke-Ode State Constituency seat in Kwara State, has declared that the political opposition in the region is effectively dead. Speaking after participating in the party’s screening exercise in Ilorin, Akogun attributed the APC's dominance to the popular leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. He highlighted that 158 aspirants are competing for tickets across 24 state constituencies, a surge he interprets as a vote of confidence in the ruling party’s performance and transparency. Akogun praised the screening process as seamless and credible, asserting that securing the APC ticket guarantees an 80 percent chance of electoral victory due to the party's overwhelming popularity. He emphasized his own strong grassroots connections and previous role in the governor’s 2019 campaign as key assets for his bid. The statement underscores the APC's strategic positioning and confidence in retaining political control in Kwara State during the upcoming 2027 general elections, suggesting that rival parties have lost significant relevance in the local political landscape.
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APC Aspirant Declares Opposition Dead in Kwara Ahead of 2027 Elections
Abdulrasheed Akogun, an All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for the Share/Oke-Ode State Constituency seat in Kwara State, has declared that the political opposition in the region is effectively dead. Speaking after participating in the party’s screening exercise in Ilorin, Akogun attributed the APC's dominance to the popular leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. He highlighted that 158 aspirants are competing for tickets across 24 state constituencies, a surge he interprets as a vote of confidence in the ruling party’s performance and transparency. Akogun praised the screening process as seamless and credible, asserting that securing the APC ticket guarantees an 80 percent chance of electoral victory due to the party's overwhelming popularity. He emphasized his own strong grassroots connections and previous role in the governor’s 2019 campaign as key assets for his bid. The statement underscores the APC's strategic positioning and confidence in retaining political control in Kwara State during the upcoming 2027 general elections, suggesting that rival parties have lost significant relevance in the local political landscape.
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