The Kwara State Elders Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially endorsed Senator Sadiq Suleiman Umar, who represents the Kwara North District in the National Assembly, as the party's preferred governorship candidate for the 2027 election. The endorsement was announced during a media briefing in Ilorin over the weekend.
Call for Party Leadership Approval
The elders urged the state APC leadership to accept and approve Senator Umar as the consensus flag-bearer from the northern region of the state. They emphasized that the lawmaker possesses the necessary qualities to lead Kwara State effectively.
Qualities of the Endorsed Candidate
Chief James Bamisaiye Ayeni, Chairman of the state APC Elders Caucus, addressed the media alongside other caucus members. He stated that Senator Umar stands out among other aspirants from Kwara North due to his humility, detribalized attributes, and proven capacity in both public and private sectors.
Ayeni explained that the decision aligns with the caucus's resolution for the governorship to return to Kwara North in the next dispensation. He noted that after engaging with all aspirants from the senatorial district, the caucus found Senator Umar to excel in terms of ability, capability, and past records of service.
Recommendation for Consensus Candidate
The elders recommended Senator Umar to the APC leadership at both state and national levels to be adopted as the consensus candidate from Kwara North Senatorial District. They called on other aspirants from the district to support him in the interest of unity and oneness for the people of Kwara State.
