Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has officially declared his endorsement of Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki as his preferred successor. This announcement marks a significant step in the political landscape of the state, as the governor prepares to step down after his tenure.
The governor’s decision was reportedly reached after extensive consultations with party structures and leadership within the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a personally signed statement released on Tuesday in Ilorin, Governor AbdulRazaq expressed his confidence in Seriki’s ability to lead the state forward.
Governor’s Statement
“Following extensive consultations with party structures and leadership, I am pleased to endorse Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki (MFR) as my preferred successor under the platform of our party, the All Progressives Congress (APC),” the statement read. The governor highlighted Seriki’s qualities, describing him as “young, pro-people, astute, and broad-minded.”
Seriki’s Political Credentials
Governor AbdulRazaq further noted that Ambassador Yahaya Seriki has been a great political mobilizer with profound investments in and extensive goodwill among the people of Kwara State. His track record in diplomacy and grassroots engagement positions him as a strong candidate to continue the development trajectory of the state.
The endorsement is expected to shape the upcoming primaries and general elections, as party members and stakeholders rally behind the governor’s choice. Political analysts view this as a strategic move to ensure continuity of the APC’s policies and programs in Kwara State.
