The Elders Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara has resolved that the 2027 governorship ticket of the ruling party should be allocated to the Kwara North Senatorial District.

The caucus’ chairman, Kunle Sulaiman, at a news conference in Ilorin on Friday, stated that this was in the interest of fair play, equity, and justice.

Mr Sulaiman, flanked by other members, noted that Kwara Central and Kwara South had produced governors for 20 and eight years, respectively.

“You may wish to recall that on Monday, November 21, 2022, at this same venue, this caucus addressed the press and made its stand known on the issue of zoning arrangements for the APC gubernatorial candidature.

“We said that the then incumbent, Malam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq from Kwara Central, be allowed to have another shot to complete two terms of eight years.

“In the same vein, we posit that it is in the interest of fair play, equity, and justice that we members of the Kwara APC elders caucus unanimously agreed that the next gubernatorial candidate for our great party should emerge from the Kwara North Senatorial District,” he said.

Mr Sulaima, who commended Mr Abdulrazaq for making them proud with his great performances across the state, also applauded President Bola Tinubu for setting Nigeria on a recovery course from its dwindling economy.

He highlighted the governor’s developmental achievements across the state but regretted that some opposition party members had responded with negative comments.

“It is obvious that every developmental policy, programme and project may pose initial but temporary discomfort,” he said.

According to him, the government’s efforts to develop Ilorin are guided by the Urban Renewal Project and the New Ilorin City Master Plan.

“Therefore, we would like to advise opposition parties to display a sense of patriotism by supporting and joining hands with the laudable programmes of this administration for the progress of Kwara State,” he added.

He advised residents and indigenes affected by the urban renewal drive to engage with government agencies rather than being swayed by the opposition to create chaos.

(NAN)