The Olofa of Offa, Oba Muftau Gbadamasi, has commended the emergence of the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 general elections.
According to a congratulatory message from the palace dated 31st May 2026, the Olofa stated: “Esteemed greetings from the palace with the belief that you have had a very blissful weekend. Let me use this medium to congratulate you on your endorsement by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the candidate and flag bearer of the APC at the forthcoming gubernatorial election. We are very pleased with your candidature and pray that you will be successful at the polls and your tenure will bring peace and tranquility to Kwara State. Accept my heartfelt congratulations!!”
In another congratulatory message, the Baatonu Christian Brethren Fellowship, signed by its Chairman Benjamin Boni Kperogi, Secretary Stella Gandigi Sabi, and Patrons Dr. Joshua Sabi and Hon. Fredrick Abel, also hailed Speaker Danladi’s emergence as the APC gubernatorial candidate. The Fellowship described Danladi-Salihu’s victory at the APC governorship primary as “well-deserved” and a reflection of years of selfless service.
“Your emergence as the party’s flag bearer is a clear testament to your dedication, commitment, leadership qualities, and the confidence reposed in you by party stakeholders and delegates,” the Fellowship stated.
The group also applauded the conferment of the traditional title of Bago of Patigi Emirate on the Speaker by Umar Ibrahim Bologi II, the Etsu Patigi. “This honour is a recognition of your remarkable contributions, exemplary leadership, and unwavering commitment to the progress and unity of the people,” the statement read.
The Fellowship extended appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his “recognition, support, and commitment towards strengthening democratic values and promoting capable leadership,” and to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his “encouragement, confidence, and support which contributed immensely to the success of your aspiration.”
Praying for the Speaker ahead of 2027, the Fellowship expressed hope that the Speaker emerges victorious in the elections. Danladi-Salihu was recently presented to President Tinubu by Governor AbdulRazaq at the President’s Lagos residence.
