Former APC National Chairman Abdullahi Bolarinwa submitted his governorship nomination form in Abuja on Saturday as he campaigns for the 2027 Kwara State election. He identified insecurity as a top priority, citing bandit attacks that have displaced communities in Kwara North and Kwara South, leaving many areas deserted. "The issue of insecurity that has taken over the entire State... has caused so many humanitarian crises," Bolarinwa said. He pledged to tackle the problem head-on, calling it a key agenda item in his vision for peace, public safety and prosperity. Bolarinwa, who formally declared his candidacy on April 28, 2026, emphasized improving health, education, social welfare and other public services. He described governance as a tool for delivering tangible benefits to citizens, particularly in everyday life. A people-centred administration, he said, would expand opportunities and provide responsive services across Kwara communities. Bolarinwa expressed confidence in his bid, stating, "I am not just contesting, I pray and wish that I will be the one that will succeed the incumbent governor Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, who has done his bit and who is continuing to do a good work for the state."
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